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question 16 4 pts 16) how are chromosomes of the same size and function…

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question 16
4 pts

  1. how are chromosomes of the same size and function called?

homologous
twins
autosomes
analogous

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that are similar in size, shape, and gene content. They carry genes for the same traits at corresponding loci. Twins refer to two offspring produced by the same pregnancy. Autosomes are non - sex chromosomes, but this does not specifically refer to chromosomes of the same size and function. Analogous structures in biology refer to structures that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins, which is not relevant to chromosomes.

Answer:

Homologous