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Homologue

Definition:

A homologue is a term used in various fields, including biology, chemistry, and genetics, to refer to a similar or corresponding counterpart or counterpart parts in different organisms, molecules, or structures.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. Biology: In biology, a homologue refers to an organ, structure, or gene that is similar in structure, origin, or function to another within different organisms.

Example Sentence: The wings of a bird and the wings of a bat are considered homologues.

2. Chemistry: In chemistry, a homologue is a compound that belongs to the same homologous series and possesses similar properties, but with different molecular weights.

Example Sentence: Methane (CH4) and ethane (C2H6) are homologues with different molecular weights.

3. Genetics: In genetics, homologues are chromosome pairs (one from each parent) that have the same genes at the same loci but potentially different alleles.

Example Sentence: During meiosis, homologues undergo recombination to exchange genetic material.

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