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homolog

/hɒməlɒɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does homolog mean?

noun

A homolog is a structure or part that is similar in different species and is derived from a common ancestral structure. In genetics, a homolog is a chromosome or gene that is similar in two different species.

Example

"The discovery of the homolog between the human and chimpanzee genomes provided valuable insights into the evolution of our species."

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