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Q: Why are the sex chromosomes considered homologous?
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How many homologous chromosomes do males have?

Males have 44 homologous chromosomes, or 22 pairs. Females are 46 and 23 respectively since they have homologous sex chromosomes.


What pair of chromosomes is not homologous in a normal male karyotype?

sex chromosomes


All chromosomes except the X and Y sex chromosomes are called?

homologous chromosomes and autosomal chromosomes


Which of the following are shown in a karyotype?

what combination of sex chromosomes is shown in the image: XY (APEX)


Why is the 23rd pair of chromosomes not always homologous?

The 23rd pair of chromosomes are the sex chromosomes. In female humans, both sex chromosomes are homologous, and characterized as XX. In male humans, one sex chromosome is an X chromosome and the other is a much smaller, nonhomologous Y chromosome, and is characterized as XY.


How many homologous pairs of chromosomes does a diploid human cell have?

A human gamete does not have any pairs of homologous chromosomes. A single human gamete contains 23 chromosomes, or a half set. None of these chromosomes are homologous with each other.


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

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


What chromosome are found in body cell but not sex cell?

Homologous Chromosomes


Do homologous chromosomes have the same amount of genes?

Usually, however the sex chromosomes X and Y are homologous, but are very different in size (X is much smaller)


How many chromosome do most human cells contain?

Humans have 22 pairs of homologous non-sex chromosomes (called autosomes), and one pair of sex chromosomes, making a total of 46 chromosomes in a genetically normal human.Each member of a pair is inherited from one of the two parents. In addition to the 22 pairs of homologous autosomes, female humans have a homologous pair of sex chromosomes (two Xs),while males have an X and a Y chromosome.


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

They have homologous chromosomes


Which best describes chromosomes in humans?

Humans have 22 pairs of homologous non-sex chromosomes (called autosomes), and one pair of sex chromosomes, making a total of 46 chromosomes in a genetically normal human.Each member of a pair is inherited from one of the two parents. In addition to the 22 pairs of homologous autosomes, female humans have a homologous pair of sex chromosomes (two Xs), while males have an X and a Y chromosome.