nonhomologous
/ˌnɑnhoʊˈmɑləɡəs/
adjective
- Not having the same structure, origin, or function; not corresponding or equivalent.
- The two species have nonhomologous wing structures, meaning they evolved separately for flight.
- In the experiment, the nonhomologous DNA sequences did not align during comparison.
- The artist's new style was completely nonhomologous to her earlier realistic paintings.
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