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Homologous chromosomes are morphologically and structureally identical chromosomes that carry similar genetic information. they are two pieces of DNA within a diploid organism which carry the same genes, one from each parental source.
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  • Separation of the homologous chromosome of a pair occurs during

    A
    Congression
    B
    Disjunction
    C
    Bivalent formation
    D
    Synapsis
  • Which of the following is not true for homologous chromosome pairs?

    A
    They come from only one of the individual's parents
    B
    They usually contain slightly different versions of the same genetic information
    C
    They segregate from each other during meicsls I
    D
    They synapse during meiosis I
  • How many pairs of homologous chromosome are present in human ?

    A
    22
    B
    23
    C
    46
    D
    44
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