The colors of the mouse chromosomes and the numbers alongside indicate the human chromosomes containing homologous segments. This piecewise similarity between the mouse and human genomes means ...

The pentadactyl limbs that tetrapods far and wide all have are examples of homologous structures. The term refers to similarities among species that are inherited from common ancestors.

You have access to a variety of scientific "tools," including images of internal structures, molecular analysis, and embryonic development. The activity shows that homologous structures indicate ...