Term Name: gene conversion
Synonyms:
Definition: A DNA recombination process that results in the unidirectional transfer of genetic material from a donor sequence to a highly homologous acceptor. The resulting acceptor sequence is identical to that of the donor.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0035822]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: homologous recombination
has subtype: gene conversion at mating-type locus gene conversion of immunoglobulin genes long tract gene conversion meiotic gene conversion short tract gene conversion