Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Question:

The two alleles of a gene pair are located on -

Options:

Sex Chromosomes

Heterologous Chromosome

Homologous Chromosomes

Autosomes only

Correct Answer:

Homologous Chromosomes

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Homologous Chromosomes 

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content (one inherited from each parent).Each gene occupies a specific locus (position) on a chromosome, and the two alleles (alternative forms of the gene) are found at the same locus on each homologous chromosome