What is another word for site-specific recombination?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪtspəsˈɪfɪk ɹˌiːkˌɒmbɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Site-specific recombination refers to a process where segments of DNA are rearranged in a predetermined manner. This type of recombination occurs only at specific genetic sequences within the DNA, known as recognition sites. The recognition sites act as anchors which allow the DNA molecules to swap regions. The process can be described by the term site-specific integration or excision. Site-specific integration refers to the insertion of a DNA sequence into a specific location in the genome, while site-specific excision describes the removal of a DNA segment from a specific location. Homologous recombination is a similar process that occurs at any point within the DNA sequence, without a specific recognition site.
