Which of the following description of the homologous chromosomes is true?\\ a. Homologous...
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Which of the following description of the homologous chromosomes is true?
a. Homologous chromosomes come from two parents.
b. Homologous chromosomes are sister chromatids.
c. Homologous chromosomes have different sizes and lengths.
d. Homologous chromosomes are identical in DNA sequence.
Chromosomes:
Chromosomes are the structures of genetic material that form when a cell undergoes mitosis or meiosis. In humans, there are a total of 46 chromosomes.
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