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homologous chromosomes

pl n

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

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Nearby words

  1. homological,
  2. homologically,
  3. homologize,
  4. homologous,
  5. homologous chromosome,
  6. homologous graft,
  7. homologous stimulus,
  8. homologous tumor,
  9. homolographic,
  10. homolographic projection
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Culture definitions for homologous chromosomes

homologous chromosomes

[ (huh-mol-uh-guhs) ]

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

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