Understanding Chromosomes, Inheritance, and Genetic Traits

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Similarities and Differences in Homologous Chromosomes

Prior to crossing over, in what ways are homologous chromosomes similar? In what ways do they differ?

  • Homologous chromosomes are chromosome pairs, one from each parent, that are similar in length, gene position, and centromere location.
  • They have the same genes but not necessarily the same alleles. For example, they could both carry the gene for hair color, but one might have the allele for brown hair while the other has the allele for blonde hair.
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