Recombination-induced mutation is the process that leads to the creation of new combinations of genes during sexual reproduction. Synonyms for recombination-induced mutation are allelic exchange, gene conversion, genetic recombination, and homologous recombination. Allelic exchange encompasses the transfer of genetic material between alleles, while gene conversion refers to the transfer of genetic material from one DNA molecule to another. Genetic recombination is a broader term that describes any process that leads to the exchange of genetic information between DNA molecules. Lastly, homologous recombination is the process whereby a region of DNA is exchanged between chromosomes or between two different regions of the same chromosome. Overall, these terms are interchangeable and all refer to the same process that drives genetic diversity.