homologous chromosomes

/hɑˈmɑləɡəs ˈkroʊməˌsoʊmz/
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Definitions of homologous chromosomes
  1. noun
    a pair of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent, that carry the same types of genes in the same locations
    synonyms: chromosome pair
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