different between ortholog vs orthologous

ortholog

English

Alternative forms

orthologue

Noun

ortholog (plural orthologs)

  1. (genetics) Any of two or more homologous gene sequences found in different species related by linear descent

Related terms

  • orthogroup

Derived terms

  • panortholog

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orthologous

English

Etymology

orthology +? -ous

Adjective

orthologous (not comparable)

  1. (genetics, of genes or sequences) exhibiting orthology; having been separated by a speciation event. Usually while retaining the same function.

Related terms

  • ortholog
  • homologous
  • orthologization
  • paralogous
  • xenologous

Translations

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