What is the difference between orthologs and homologs in terms of evolutionary relationships between genes or proteins?

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Orthologs are genes or proteins in different species that evolved from a common ancestor through speciation, while homologs are genes or proteins in the same species that share a common evolutionary origin. In other Words, orthologs are related through a divergence of species, while homologs are related within the same species.

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