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How many chromosomes are in a homologous pair?

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in a homologous chromosome there are two chromosomes ( a chromosome and a sister chromosome)

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What Is the failure of a pair of a homologous chromosomes?

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What is a pair of corresponding chromosomes called?

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Homologous: pair of chromosomes that are the same Homozygous: alleles of a gene pair are the same


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Two chromosomes in a pair that have genes that code for the same traits are called homologous chromosomes. These chromosomes are in the same locations or loci.


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Do homologous chromosomes pair in mitosis?

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What is a pair of homologous chromosomes?

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