Homologous chromosomes
A) are in pairs, one chromosome of each pair from the father and one from the mother.
B) have alleles for the same characteristics even though the gene expression may not be the same.
C) pair up during meiosis.
D) may exchange parts during meiosis.
E) All of the choices are correct.
E
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