Homoeologous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhoʊmiˈɒləɡəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Homoeologous is an adjective meaning (genetics) (of a chromosome) Similar in genetic makeup, especially that were homologous in an ancestral form.
Meaning
(genetics) (of a chromosome) Similar in genetic makeup, especially that were homologous in an ancestral form.
Example Sentences
By using blocking DNA and pre-annealing to block homoeologous sequences, labeled genomic DNA probes from one parent could not hybridize to chromosomes from the other one.
Word Forms
- homeologous
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pairing, homologous, homological, homeologous, paralogous, homogenetic.
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