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Homologous Chromosomes - A Genetics Definition

By Regina Bailey, About.com

Definition: Homologous chromosomes are chromosome pairs, one from each parent, that are similar in length, gene position and centromere location.

Related Terms: Chromosome, Genes
Examples: X and Y chromosomes are homologues.

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