paralogous
paralogous · more paralogous · most paralogous
Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene(of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
US/pəˈræl.ə.ɡəs/
Meaning
2 senses(of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
(figuratively)Having a similar structure, quality or nature indicating divergence or relationship from a common point of origin.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more paralogous, most paralogous| Comparative | more paralogous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most paralogous Lesson |
regular
Word family
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2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form