Term Name:	conjugation with mutual genetic exchange
Synonyms:	conjugation without cellular fusion
Definition:	A conjugation process that results in the mutual exchange and union of only genetic information between compatible mating types. Conjugation without cellular fusion requires direct cellular contact between the organisms without plasma membrane fusion. The organisms involved in conjugation without cellular fusion separate after nuclear exchange.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0000748]    QuickGO    AmiGO