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Specialty Expressions: HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Homologous chromosomesGeology1: A pair of chromosomes containing the same linear gene sequences, each derived from one parent. (references)
  2: Chromosomes that have the same linear arrangement of genes--a pair of matching chromosomes in a diploid organism. See Chromosomes. (references)
Homologous chromosomesMedicineChromosomes in which the same gene loci occur in the same sequence (Elsevier's dictionary of nuclear science and technology). Source: European Union. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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