orthologous
[/ɔːrˈθɒləɡəs/]
adjective
ortólogo
1. relating to genes or proteins in different species that evolved from a common ancestral gene through speciation
The hemoglobin genes in humans and chimpanzees are orthologous sequences that share a common evolutionary origin.
Os genes de hemoglobina em humanos e chimpanzés são sequências ortólogas que compartilham uma origem evolutiva comum.
2. describing homologous genes separated by speciation events rather than duplication events within the same species
Researchers identified orthologous proteins across different mammalian species to understand evolutionary relationships.
Pesquisadores identificaram proteínas ortólogas entre diferentes espécies de mamíferos para entender as relações evolutivas.
This is a specialized scientific term primarily used in genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary biology. It is not part of everyday conversation but is fundamental to comparative genomics research. The term reflects the globalized nature of modern science, with the same terminology used across English, Portuguese, and other languages in academic contexts.
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