The chromosomes that make us a pair are called:
A)homologous
B)linked
C)associated
D)homozygous

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Homologous chromosomes are similar in size, shape, and genetic content. They are paired together during meiosis, which is the process of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Homologous chromosomes are not identical, but they carry genes that control the same traits.

The Chromosomes That Make Us a Pair Are Called