Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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In multicellular organisms, the cells can be either haploid or diploid. Diploid cells have two sets of homologous chromosomes and the haploid cells have a single set of chromosomes. These types of cells are formed by the parent cells, and hence, found diploid in nature.

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What are homologous chromosomes?   chromosomes that are present in the same cells. chromosomes that are linked together by a centromere. chromosomes that are identical to each other in DNA sequence. chromosomes that are similar in their size, shape, and gene content. chromosomes that are present within the same species.
Which of the following statement is correct about chromosome?    options:   Chromosomes are present as pairs of homologous chromosomes   Chromosomes are divided equally between the two daughter cells during cell division   Chromosomes are doubled prior to cell division   All of the above
Which of the definitions below most accurately describes a chromosome? Group of answer choices 1. Proteins that give an organism certain characteristics 2. All of the DNA found in a cell 3. One piece of DNA with proteins associated with it 4. None of the above
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