Homologous example sentences

Related (1): Analogous

ho·mol·o·gous

adjective

homologous (adjective)

  - having the same relation, relative position, or structure.

  - (of organs) similar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin but not necessarily in function. Often contrasted with analogous.

  - (of chromosomes) pairing at meiosis and having the same structural features and pattern of genes.

  - (of a series of chemical compounds) having the same functional group but differing in composition by a fixed group of atoms.

Synonyms

analogous, similar, comparable, equivalent, like, analogous, corresponding, correspondent, parallel, matching, kindred, related, correlative, congruent, cognate, different, dissimilar

"Homologous" Example Sentences

1. These two species share homologous body structures.
2. The wings of insects and bats are not homologous.
3. Homologous chromosomes pair during meiosis.
4. The forelimbs of whales and horses are homologous.
5. The genes on homologous chromosomes may be swapped during crossing over.
6. The members of a homologous series have similar chemical structures.
7. The enzyme has a homologous protein in humans.
8. The homologous organs in plants are the flowers.
9. The homologous gene in humans is associated with cancer.
10. The homologous structure of a house's roof is its symmetry.
11. The homologous organ in amphibians is their lungs.
12. The proteins have a homologous domain.
13. The homologous organ in reptiles is their scales.
14. The genes are homologous across different species.
15. The homologous structures in fungi are their spores.
16. The homologous organs in birds are their feathers.
17. The homologous organs of the nervous system are the brain and spinal cord.
18. The homologous proteins in bacteria and archaea suggest a common ancestor.
19. The homologous structures in crustaceans are their appendages.
20. The two species have a homologous region of DNA.
21. The homologous structures in mammals are their teeth.
22. The gene has a homologous sequence in yeast.
23. The homologous structure of a spider's web is its symmetry.
24. The homologous organs in fish are their gills.
25. The homologous structures in echinoderms are their spines.
26. The homologous organ in arachnids is their venom glands.
27. The homologous proteins in plants suggest a common ancestor.
28. The homologous structure of a building's facade is its symmetry.
29. The homologous genes in fruit flies and humans control eye development.
30. The homologous organs in mollusks are their shells.

Common Phases

1. The two chemicals have homologous structures; they share similar functional groups and backbone arrangements.
2. The human and chimpanzee genomes possess homologous genes; they share around 98% genetic similarity.
3. Homologous structures can be seen in different species; for example, the forelimbs of birds and bats have a similar bone structure.
4. Homologous recombination occurs during DNA replication; this helps to maintain genetic diversity within a population.
5. Homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis; this is essential for the proper distribution of genetic information to the daughter cells.

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