On chromosomes within an individual,there are ________ alleles for a given gene found on ________ chromosomes.

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Within an individual, there are two alleles for a given gene found on homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that contain the same genes in the same location, one inherited from each parent. Therefore, each individual has two copies of each gene (except for genes on the sex chromosomes in males).

On Chromosomes Within an Individual,there Are ________ Alleles for a Given