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Two or more [[Homologous|homologous]] [[Genes|genes]] found in different species<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequence_homology#Orthology</ref> that evolved from a common ancestral gene via [[Speciation|speciation]]. Orthologues usually retain the same function over the course of [[Evolution|evolution]] <ref>http://homepage.usask.ca/~ctl271/857/def_homolog.shtml</ref>. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 23 October 2017
Two or more homologous genes found in different species[1] that evolved from a common ancestral gene via speciation. Orthologues usually retain the same function over the course of evolution [2].