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Question
Chromosomes of the same type are said to be: A. haploid B. allelomorphs C. homozygous D. homologous
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Homologous chromosomes are a pair of chromosomes, one from each parent, that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content (loci). They carry the same genes in the same order.
Hint
'Homo' means same, 'logos' meaning relation – they correspond to each other.