Pairs of Chromosomes That Look Alike and Possess Genetic Information

question 6

Multiple Choice

Pairs of chromosomes that look alike and possess genetic information concerning the same set of traits are termed _____.

• A) alleles
• B) zygotes
• C) autosomes
• D) nodes

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Definitions:

Analogous Structures

Physical structures in different species that perform similar functions but have evolved independently, hence do not share a common ancestor.

Charles Lyell

A geologist known for popularizing the concept of uniformitarianism, the idea that the earth’s features are the result of long-term processes that continue to operate in the present.

Nonreligious Theory

A theoretical approach or explanation that does not involve religious beliefs or supernatural elements.

Classification

The process of arranging or organizing items into categories based on their similarities or differences.