Homologous_chromosome Homologous_chromosome

Homologous chromosome - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Approximate, Complementary, Correspondent, Equipollent, Equivalent, Like, Near, Reciprocal, Similar

A homologous chromosome is one part of two genetically different chromosomes. Each homologous chromosome is inherited from a different parent, (i.e. one from the mother and one from the father). It contains information about the same gene sequence. Not to be confused with sister chromosomes.

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