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homologous

/həˈmɒl.ə.ɡəs/

/həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologousadjective

more homologous

Comp.

most homologous

Super.

/həˈmɒl.ə.ɡəs/

/həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

Translations

гомологичный

The two species have homologous structures in their limbs.

У этих двух видов гомологичные структуры в конечностях.

Definitions

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, particularly in biology, where it refers to organs or structures that are similar due to shared ancestry.

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are considered homologous structures because they share a common evolutionary origin.

Corresponding or similar in position, value, structure, or function.

The two chemical compounds are homologous, differing only by a single functional group.

Having the same relative sequence of genes, referring to a pair of chromosomes that pair during meiosis because they share the same loci and structure.

During meiosis, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material in a process called crossing over.

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