A pair of chromosomes, one from the egg and one from the sperm, that carry complete (or nearly complete) genetic instructions for the same traits are called _.
A) a homologous pair
B) biparental genes
C) the paternal genotype
D) dominant genes

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A homologous pair refers to a pair of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent, that have the same genes at the same loci, but possibly different alleles. These chromosomes are crucial for sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.

A Pair of Chromosomes, One from the Egg and One