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Balancer chromosome
A balancer chromosome is a genetic tool used to prevent crossing over (genetic recombination) between homologous chromosomes during meiosis. Balancers are most often used in fruit fly genetics to allow populations of flies carrying mutations heterozygously to be maintained without constantly screening for the mutations.
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