Question

different allele, or version of a gene, than the other parent. for example, this model shows the 23 homologous pairs of chromosomes in a female human somatic cell. the gene for blood type is found on chromosome 9. this individual inherited the allele for blood type a from their mother and the allele for blood type b from their father. select the true statements. both chromosomes in a homologous pair contain the same genes. diploid cells contain one set of chromosomes inherited from each parent. within an organism, different chromosomes are found in different somatic cells. both chromosomes in a homologous pair come from the same parent.

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Homologous chromosomes have the same genes at the same loci.
• Statement 2: Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).
• Statement 3: Somatic cells are diploid and have all chromosomes (not different ones in different somatic cells).
• Statement 4: Homologous pair has one chromosome from each parent.

Answer:

• "Both chromosomes in a homologous pair contain the same genes."
• "Diploid cells contain one set of chromosomes inherited from each parent."