Homologous Chromosomes
- Pronunciation
- /huh-MOL-uh-guhs kroh-moh-sohmz/
- Category
- Genetics
- Singular
- Homologous Chromosome
- Plural
- Homologous Chromosomes
Definition
Pairs of chromosomes that carry the same genes, one inherited from each parent.
Etymology
From Greek 'homo-', meaning 'same', and 'logos', meaning 'proportion'
Example
The two homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell carry the genes for eye color, one from the mother and one from the father.