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Homology (biology)

 ... Biology Level of organization of bodies Molecular biology DNA Genetics Comparative genomics
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Homology (biology)
A gene that was inherited from the same ancestor in two different species, and which has maintained the same function in both species.

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Homology (biology)
A gene that got duplicated withing the same species. The copies may diverge in function from the original.
Important example: hox genes.

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