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Chromosomes — Quiz

Question 9 • Biology

Which diagram correctly shows how heterozygous alleles are found on homologous chromosomes?

Answer
A
Image with description A chromosome is labeled Upper A a.
B
Image with description 2 chromosomes are labeled a and a.
C
Image with description A chromosome is labeled a a.
D
Image with description 2 chromosomes are labeled Upper A and a.

Explanation

Heterozygous means an organism has two different alleles for a gene. The alleles are located at the same position on the two homologous chromosomes, with one chromosome carrying A and the other carrying a. Therefore, the diagram showing two chromosomes labeled A and a is correct.

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