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Alleles of a gene are located on ________(a) homologous chromosomes(b) heterologous chromosomes(c) homologous chromatids(d) heterologous chromatidsThe question was posed to me in an internship interview.My doubt is from Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance-2 topic in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (a) HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES

To explain: The ALLELES of a gene compete or support each other for expression. Hence, they have to be present at homologous sites and on homologous chromosomes.



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