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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.

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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 phase when homologues are separating?

The phase when homologues are separating is called anaphase I of meiosis. During this phase, homologous chromosomes are pulled apart and migrate to opposite poles of the cell.


If homologues are separating what phase is this?

If homologues are separating, this is likely occurring during the first division of meiosis, known as meiosis I. Homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase I of meiosis.


What is the definition of homologue?

That which is homologous to something else; as, the corresponding sides, etc., of similar polygons are the homologues of each other; the members or terms of an homologous series in chemistry are the homologues of each other; one of the bones in the hand of man is the homologue of that in the paddle of a whale.


Matching pairs of chromosomes in a diploid cell is called?

Homologous chromosomes are chromosome pairs, one from each parent, that are similar in length,gene position, and centromere location. The position of the genes on each homologous chromosome is the same, however the genes may contain different alleles.A human karyotype shows the complete set of human chromosomes. Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46. Each chromosome pair represents a set of homologous chromosomes. In males, the sex chromosomes X and Y are homologues. In females, both X chromosomes are homologues.

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What is the difference between homologues and analogues?

homologues= same function different origin analogues= same origin with possibly a different function


Attachment point of 2 homologues?

Spindle


What are chromosomes that match from the sperm and egg?

homologues


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 phase when homologues are separating?

The phase when homologues are separating is called anaphase I of meiosis. During this phase, homologous chromosomes are pulled apart and migrate to opposite poles of the cell.


If homologues are separating what phase is this?

If homologues are separating, this is likely occurring during the first division of meiosis, known as meiosis I. Homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase I of meiosis.


Pairing of homologues and crossing over occur during?

prophase I


What is exchange of parts of 2 homologues called?

Crossing over


What is relationship among benzene Toluene and Xylene?

They are all homologues that contain a benzene ring


What is the definition of homologue?

That which is homologous to something else; as, the corresponding sides, etc., of similar polygons are the homologues of each other; the members or terms of an homologous series in chemistry are the homologues of each other; one of the bones in the hand of man is the homologue of that in the paddle of a whale.


What has the author Mousa Ibrahim Jaeda written?

Mousa Ibrahim Jaeda has written: 'The synthesis of 2-quinazolinones and homologues'


A parental cell has two pairs of homologues How many different combinations of chromosomes can occur among the gametes?

4 types