homologous (Meaning)
homologous (a)
having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
homologous (a.)
Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.
Corresponding in relative position and proportion.
Having the same relative proportion or value, as the two antecedents or the two consequents of a proportion.
Characterized by homology; belonging to the same type or series; corresponding in composition and properties. See Homology, 3.
Being of the same typical structure; having like relations to a fundamental type to structure; as, those bones in the hand of man and the fore foot of a horse are homologous that correspond in their structural relations, that is, in their relations to the type structure of the fore limb in vertebrates.
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homologous Sentence Examples
- The forearms of humans and dolphins are homologous structures, indicating their evolutionary relatedness.
- The hearts of birds and mammals are homologous organs, despite their differences in size and shape.
- Homologous chromosomes carry the same genes but may exhibit small genetic variations.
- The feathers of birds and the scales of reptiles are homologous structures, both originating from modified epidermal cells.
- Homologous proteins have similar amino acid sequences and often perform analogous functions in different species.
- Homology studies help scientists reconstruct evolutionary relationships and infer common ancestry among organisms.
- The genetic code is homologous across all living organisms, supporting the concept of universal descent.
- Homologous genes code for proteins with similar structures and functions in different species.
- Homologous sequences in DNA can provide valuable information for genetic engineering and medical research.
- Homologous structures are present in different organisms and share a common evolutionary origin, even when they serve different functions in their respective species.
FAQs About the word homologous
having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function, corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; esp
homological,analogous, related, comparable, similar, homogenous, equivalent, tantamount, homogeneous, uniform
diverse, other, disparate, distinguishable, dissimilar, distinguishable, distinctive, various, unlike, dissimilar
The forearms of humans and dolphins are homologous structures, indicating their evolutionary relatedness.
The hearts of birds and mammals are homologous organs, despite their differences in size and shape.
Homologous chromosomes carry the same genes but may exhibit small genetic variations.
The feathers of birds and the scales of reptiles are homologous structures, both originating from modified epidermal cells.
