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Chromosomes come in pairs known as what?
Homologous chromosomes
What best describes chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics?
Chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics are called homologous chromosomes. They carry similar genetic information, one inherited from each parent, and play a key role in genetic inheritance and variation. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes undergo recombination, contributing to genetic diversity.
When an area of chromatid is exchanged with the matching area on a chromatid of its homologous chromosomes occurs .?
mutagenesis occurs
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).
What is the composition of a bivalent at the beginning of prophase 1?
A bivalent at the beginning of prophase I is composed of two homologous chromosomes that have already replicated into sister chromatids. Each homologous chromosome consists of two sister chromatids joined by a centromere. The bivalent forms as the homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo synapsis.
Are sex chromosomes homologous in humans?
Yes, sex chromosomes are homologous in humans.
Which type of chromosomes contain the same genes in the same location?
Homologous chromosomes contain the same genes in the same location. They are pairs of chromosomes—one inherited from each parent—that carry the same gene sequence. Homologous chromosomes are essential for genetic diversity and inheritance.
When do homologues pair?
A homologous pair is a pair of chromosomes that exist in diploid cells. One of the pair you inherit from your father, the other from your mother. A human has 22 pairs of homologous chromosomes (these do not include sex chromosomes). They are the same length and shape. They also share the same genes. The sequences of the genes may be different, which is what results in genetic variation, but the genes are the same.
Are homologous chromosomes present in both mitosis and meiosis?
Yes, homologous chromosomes are present in both mitosis and meiosis. In mitosis, homologous chromosomes do not pair up, while in meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up during prophase I.
Two chromosomes in a nucleus that carry genes for the same traits in the same places but specify different versions of the same traits are called?
Homologous Chromosomes.
What are two sets of chromosomes that code for the same trait called?
Homologous chromosomes.
What are chromosomes that have the same length and carry genes for the same traits?
Homologous chromosomes are chromosomes that have the same length and carry genes for the same traits. One homologous chromosome is inherited from each parent. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up, allowing for genetic material to be exchanged between them.
