Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To make two or more things similar or equivalent in structure or function, often used in biology and genetics.

Example: Scientists often homologize different species to understand their evolutionary relationships.

Definition: Similar in structure or origin, often used to describe biological or chemical compounds that share a common evolutionary background or structural features.

Example: The forelimbs of mammals are homologous, showing similar bone structures despite their different functions.

Definition: A thing that is similar in structure or function to another, often used in biology or chemistry to refer to related compounds or chromosomes.

Example: In genetics, a homologue refers to one of a pair of chromosomes that are similar in shape and size.

Definition: A relationship or correspondence between things that are similar or have a common origin, often used in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Example: The study of homology helps scientists understand the evolutionary relationships between different species.

Definition: The process in which a substance breaks down into simpler parts without interacting with other substances.

Example: Homolysis can occur in certain chemical reactions where bonds are broken.

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical reaction where a bond breaks evenly, resulting in two uncharged atoms or radicals.

Example: The homolytic cleavage of the bond produced two free radicals.

Definition: Relating to a mathematical concept where a structure can be transformed into another structure while preserving certain properties.

Example: In computer science, homomorphic encryption allows computations to be performed on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it first.

Definition: A concept in mathematics and biology that refers to a transformation or mapping between sets that maintains certain structures or operations, often used to describe similarities in form or appearance.

Example: In mathematics, a homomorphism allows us to relate different algebraic structures while preserving their operations.

Definition: Describing a molecule that consists of atoms from only one type of element, or having identical nuclei.

Example: The homonuclear molecule was studied for its unique properties.

Definition: Referring to words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings.

Example: The word 'bat' is homonymous because it can mean both a flying mammal and a piece of sports equipment.