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They encode the same information (except for the few differences between your mother and your father).

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What is a pair of corresponding chromosomes called?

A pair of corresponding chromosomes is called homologous chromosomes. They are similar in size and carry genes that control the same traits. One chromosome in the pair is inherited from each parent.


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).


When do homologous chromosomes pair up during the process of cell division?

Homologous chromosomes pair up during the process of cell division in a stage called prophase I of meiosis.


During which stage of cell division do homologous chromosomes pair up: mitosis or meiosis?

Homologous chromosomes pair up during the stage of cell division called meiosis, not mitosis.


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.


What do you call the two members of a chromosomes pair?

i think its called a homologous chromosome.


What is a pair of similar chromosomes with the same genes in the same locations?

A pair of similar chromosomes with the same genes in the same locations is known as homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are inherited from each parent and play a crucial role in genetic variation and inheritance.


What do homologous chromosomes do in prophase 1?

Homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo a process called synapsis, during which they exchange genetic material in a process called crossing over. This helps create genetic diversity by shuffling genes between homologous chromosomes.


During prophase each pair of chromosomes is attached to each other by the?

During prophase, each pair of chromosomes is attached to each other by structures called homologous chromosomes. These homologous chromosomes have similar genes but could have different alleles.


What are chromosomes that have similar genetic information called?

Chromosomes that are similar are called homologous chromosomes. Chromosomes that have similar paired genes are called homolegous chromosomes. These copies have the same loci. These loci provide points along each chromosome that enable a pair of chromosomes to align.


Word describing the two chromosomes in a pair that have genes that code for the same traits?

Homologous chromosomes carry genes for the same traits at corresponding loci. They are similar in size and shape and are inherited from each parent.


What stage in meiosis do homologous chromosomes come together?

During meiosis, the homologous chromosomes come together during prophase I. Pairs of homologous chromosomes align during a process called synapsis and form a tetrad (four sister chromatids, two from each pair of homologous chromosomes). During synapsis, crossing over may occur, during which homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.