Mitotic gene conversion is a process that involves the transfer of genetic information from one chromosome to another during cell division. Some synonyms for this process include homologous recombination, genetic recombination, DNA recombination, and gene conversion. Homologous recombination occurs when two homologous sequences swap genetic information, while genetic recombination involves the exchange of genetic information between non-homologous DNA sequences. DNA recombination describes the reshuffling of genetic material between chromosomes, and gene conversion refers to the alteration of genetic information in a specific gene. These various synonyms are used to describe the different aspects of mitotic gene conversion and are important for understanding the genetic processes that occur during cell division.