Answer: The correct matching options are as follows-
1. Any pair of chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes- autosome Example- Chromosome 1 to 22 in human beings.
2. Idea that the behavior of chromosomes explains the inheritance of genes- chromosome theory
3. Having chromosomes in homologous pairs- diploid.
Diploid means presence of two sets of chromosomes ( called homologous chromosomes) in the individual.
4. Having one half of each pair of homologous chromosomes-haploid .
Haploid refers to the single set of chromosmes ( like sperm and eggs cells, which are haploid).
5. The presence of different genes on the same chromosome- linkage
6. A sex chromosome; two present in females and one present in males- X chromosome
Females have XX genotype whereas males have XY genotype.
7. A sex chromosome found in males; influencing the degree of maleness- Y chromosome
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Y chromosome is responsible for the male characteristics.
