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The exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between chromosomes of a homologous pair is termed as

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Transformation
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Translocation
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Crossing over
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Chromosomal aberration
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The correct option is C Crossing over
The exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between chromosomes of a homologous pair is termed as crossing over.
Translocation is the process of exchange of segments of two non-homologous pairs of chromosomes.
Chromosomal aberration is the alteration in the chromosome number or structural changes within the chromosome.
Transformation is the process of transfer of DNA from one bacterial cell to another.

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