Which statement about homologous chromosomes is true?

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Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that contain the same types of genes, although they may have different alleles (versions of the same gene). In a female, the two X chromosomes are homologous because they carry the same types of genes. The other options are incorrect: B) describes sister chromatids rather than homologous chromosomes, C) is false because homologous chromosomes do contain the same types of genes, and D) is incorrect because the X and Y chromosomes in a male are not homologous; they carry different sets of genes.

Which Statement About Homologous Chromosomes Is True