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1
Q

What are homologous pairs?

A

Pairs of matching chromosomes

2
Q

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

A

23

3
Q

Where will the alleles coding for the same characteristic be found?

A

At the same fixed position (locus) on each chromosome in a homologous pair

4
Q

What is the same about both chromosomes in a homologous pair?

A

Same size and have the same genes

5
Q

What could be different about chromosomes in a homologous pair?

A

Alleles