Homoeologous
//ˌhoʊmiˈɒləɡəs// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 (of a chromosome) Similar in genetic makeup, especially that were homologous in an ancestral form. not-comparable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
By surface analysis, homoeology + -ous.
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