Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that
Correct answer: C. carry genes for the same characteristics and come one from each parent
- A. are found only in gametes
- B. consist of a single chromatid each throughout the cell cycle
- C. carry genes for the same characteristics and come one from each parent
- D. are present in prokaryotic cells
Explanation
One member of each homologous pair is maternal and the other paternal, matching in size, centromere position and gene positions though possibly carrying different alleles. Prokaryotes have a single chromosome, so pairing applies only to diploid eukaryotes.
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