Homologous chromosomes
plural noun
1.
two chromosomes, one of paternal origin, the other of maternal origin, that are identical in appearance and pair during meiosis
homologous chromosomes [(huh-mol-uh-guhs)]
A pair of matching chromosomes in an organism, with one being inherited from each parent.
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[hom-uh-luh-graf-ik] /ˌhɒm ə ləˈgræf ɪk/ adjective 1. representing parts with like proportions. /həʊˌmɒləˈɡræfɪk/ adjective 1. (cartography) another term for equal-area
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noun, Cartography. 1. an equal-area projection in which the proportion between regions of unequal area is correctly shown.