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Two chromosomes are homologous if they have the same genes at the same loci (position). In a homologous pair, there is one chromosome from the mother (maternal) and one from the father (paternal).

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Q: What are the homologous chromosomes and where does the an individual receive homologous chromosomes from?
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Difference between sister chromatids and homologous chromosomes?

Homologous chromosomes are individual chromosomes inherited from each parent. Sister chromatids are the result of DNA replication, and the are identical.


What best describes chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics?

Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes are called homologous chromosomes.


Know whether or not gametes have homologous chromosomes?

Gametes are said to have homologous chromosomes, if they have same genes arranged in same order. During gamete formation meiosis precedes, therefore, individual gamete does not have its homologous counterpart. After fertilization, in diploid nucleus, homologous chromosomes are restored.


Humans are a diploid species what does this say about their chromosomes?

They have homologous chromosomes


What are the chromosomes that carry the same sets of genes?

Homologous Chromosomes.- for fact.


What is called when the homologous chromosomes in an individual have the same allele for a certain gene?

Homozygous


What are the matching pairs of chromosomes in the diploid cell called?

They are called homologous chromosomes (but can also be referred to as homologues or homologs).


How many pairs of homologous chromosomes are found in human body cells?

Human cells have 23 homologous pairs. They also must go through meiosis before that. Females have 2 X chromosomes, while Males have an X and a Y chromosome. That's why the males cells decide the gender of the child.


Which type of chromosomes contain the same genes in the same location?

It is Homologous chromosomes because they carry thesame genes and homones.


A sentence that uses homologous chromosomes?

Chromosomes have the same sequence as a homologous.


What are the chromosomes that are paired one from each parent called?

they are called homologous chromosomes


Paired chromosomes with genes for the same traits arranged in the same order?

Homologous Chromosomes