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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

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

Answer
A
Image with description One chromosome with lowercase a and lowercase a at the same position.
B
Image with description Two homologous chromosomes with lowercase a on both at the same position.
C
Image with description One chromosome with uppercase A and lowercase a at the same position.
D
Image with description Two homologous chromosomes with uppercase A on one and lowercase a on the other at the same position.

Explanation

Homozygous means having the same allele on both homologous chromosomes at the same gene position. Choice B shows two homologous chromosomes, each with a lowercase a at that position. Choice D shows different alleles, A and a, which is heterozygous.

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