The cells of which individual do not have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes?
A) a male
B) a female
C) an individual with a recessive disease, such as hemophilia
D) an individual with measles
E) an individual with polio

Question

The cells of which individual do not have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes?​
A) ​a male
B) ​a female
C) ​an individual with a recessive disease, such as hemophilia
D) ​an individual with measles
E) ​an individual with polio

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Males have one X and one Y chromosome, which are not homologous, so they do not have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes.

The Cells of Which Individual Do Not Have 23 Pairs