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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.


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 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.


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.


The two chromosomes in each matching pair in a karyotype are?

The two chromosomes in each matching pair in a karyotype are homologous chromosomes. These homologous chromosomes carry genes for the same traits at the same loci. One chromosome in the pair is inherited from the mother and the other from the father.


What is the name given to a pair of chromosomes that have matching locations for alternate forms of the same gene?

homologous chromosomes