Multiple choice

Homologous chromosomes are ________.

  1. similar in size and shape

  2. derived from the mother

  3. present in sex cells only

  4. present in groups of four each

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Explanation

Homologous chromosomes are matching pairs that are similar in size, shape, and gene loci. One comes from the mother and one from the father. They are present in all diploid cells, not just sex cells.