The members of a pair of chromosomes (for example, the two copies of chromosome 1)are called
A) alleles.
B) gametes.
C) homologous chromosomes.
D) sister chromatids.

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The members of a pair of chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes. They have the same genes in the same locations but may have different versions of those genes (alleles). Gametes are reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that contain only one set of chromosomes. Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome that are created during DNA replication.

The Members of a Pair of Chromosomes (For Example, the Two