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[[Homologous]] chromosomes are [[Chromosomes]] which have the same genetic [[Loci]]. However, they may have two | [[Homologous]] chromosomes are [[Chromosomes]] which have the same genetic [[Loci]]. However, they may or may not have two different [[alleles]] (version of genes) where one [[allele]] derives from a maternal chromosome whereas the other one is from a paternal [[chromosome|chromosome]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 29 November 2012
Homologous chromosomes are Chromosomes which have the same genetic Loci. However, they may or may not have two different alleles (version of genes) where one allele derives from a maternal chromosome whereas the other one is from a paternal chromosome.