Question

question 2
(a) describe the characteristics of the two chromosomes in a homologous pair.

Explanation:

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that have the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern. They carry genes for the same traits at corresponding loci. One chromosome in the pair is inherited from the mother (maternal chromosome), and the other is inherited from the father (paternal chromosome).

Answer:

Homologous chromosomes are of the same length, have the same centromere position, and carry genes for the same traits at corresponding loci. One is maternal, and the other is paternal.