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Analogous vs. Homologous — What's the Difference?

Analogous vs. Homologous — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Analogous and Homologous

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Analogous

Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy.

Homologous

Corresponding or similar in position, value, structure, or function.

Analogous

(Biology) Similar in function but not in structure and evolutionary origin.

Homologous

Derived from the same species
A homologous graft.

Analogous

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)
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Homologous

(Biology) Similar in structure and evolutionary origin, though not necessarily in function, as the flippers of a seal and the hands of a human.

Analogous

(biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.

Homologous

(Immunology) Relating to the correspondence between an antigen and the antibody produced in response to it.

Analogous

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; - often followed by to.
Analogous tendencies in arts and manners.
Decay of public spirit, which may be considered analogous to natural death.

Homologous

Relating to chromosomes that have the same morphology and linear sequence of gene loci.

Analogous

Similar or correspondent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar;
Brains and computers are often considered analogous
Surimi is marketed as analogous to crabmeat

Homologous

Relating to genes that are derived from a common ancestor.

Analogous

Corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin;
The wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
The wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous

Homologous

(Chemistry) Belonging to or being a series of organic compounds, each successive member of which differs from the preceding member by a constant increment, especially by an added CH2 group.

Homologous

Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.

Homologous

(mathematics) In corresponding proportion.

Homologous

(biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
Flippers and hands are homologous structures.

Homologous

(chemistry) Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.

Homologous

(genetics) Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.

Homologous

Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.

Homologous

Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.
In similar polygons, the corresponding sides, angles, diagonals, etc., are homologous.

Homologous

Having the same relative proportion or value, as the two antecedents or the two consequents of a proportion.

Homologous

Having the same evolutionary origin but serving different functions;
The wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous

Homologous

Corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species;
A homologous tissue graft
A heterologous graft

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