homologous chromosomes

plural noun

1. two chromosomes, one of paternal origin, the other of maternal origin, that are identical in appearance and pair during meiosis

homologous chromosomes

1. A pair of matching chromosomes in an organism, with one being inherited from each parent.

Example Sentences

Typically, most animal and plant species exhibit a minimum of one and a maximum of three crossovers per a pair of homologous chromosomes.

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Chromosomes come in pairs called homologous chromosomes that carry the genes we inherited from each of our parents -- one from our mom, one from our dad.

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When meiosis begins, homologous chromosomes arrange themselves into elongated structures organized along a backbone called the axis.

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Finally, during recombination, chromatid arms are exchanged between the two homologous chromosomes.

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This last step is essential for the accurate segregation of each pair of homologous chromosomes into separate daughter cells.

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