Chromosome I from Your Mother and Chromosome I from Your

question 30

Multiple Choice

Chromosome I from your mother and chromosome I from your father are said to be homologous.This is because the chromosomes:

• A)appear the same size in a karyotype.
• B)have different genes on them.
• C)have the same genes on them.
• D)determine the sex of the child.

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