HOMOLOGOUS

homologous

Adjective

  1. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
    1. Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
      Flippers and hands are homologous structures.
    2. Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH2 group.
    3. Having the same morphology as another chromosome.


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