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ohaa [14]
3 years ago
13

Write a definition of homologous chromosomes using the terms “gene” and “allele.”

Biology
1 answer:
Rina8888 [55]3 years ago
5 0
Homologous chromosomes contain the same genes and the same locations, or loci but may have different alleles. But jsut so this definition makes sense, lets define some of the words. 
A gene contains the traits that is passed down from two parents to its offspring. An allele is one part of a pair of genes that are located in a particular spot that controls the same trait.
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