What is the defintition of the word Homologous?

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Answer 1

homologous
One entry found for homologous.

Main Entry: ho·mol·o·gous
Pronunciation: hO-'mä-l&-g&s, h&-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek homologos agreeing, from hom- + legein to say -- more at LEGEND
1 a : having the same relative position, value, or structure: as (1) : exhibiting biological homology (2) : having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usually arranged in the same order b : belonging to or consisting of a chemical series whose successive members have a regular difference in composition especially of one methylene group
2 : derived from or developed in response to organisms of the same species

Answer 2

Adjective
homologous

Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity such that it suggests a common origin.
(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin e.g. flippers and hands
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH2 group
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome

Answer 3

Having the same relative position, proportion, or structure; corresponding

Answer 4

having the same alleles or genes in the same order of arrangement