The Emergence Machine

Crossing Over

abstract · Genetics · Level 8 · E6

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Emergence definition

crossing-over emerges from meiosis. It requires genetics, energy.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
crossing over
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L2L1L0Crossing OverHeredityReproductionAnimalMeiosis… intermediate l…FormLifeProcessStructureActionChangeMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesCrossing OverL8MeiosisL5HeredityL7E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Meiosis L5 (required)
    Understanding crossing-over requires knowledge of meiosis.
  • Heredity L7 (requires)
    crossing over builds on the concept of heredity