Definitions for "Homologous chromosome"
Keywords:  diploid, allele, linear, loci, synapse
A pair of chromosomes containing the same linear gene sequences, each derived from one parent. Humans normally have 22 pairs of homologous chromosomes and 2 X chromosomes (female) or 1 X and 1 Y chromosome (male). Compare sex chromosomes.
One of the two copies of each morphologic type of chromosome present in a diploid cell; also called homologue. Each homologue is derived from a different parent.
One of two copies of a particular chromosome in a diploid cell, each copy being derived from a different parent.