Biology
Match the terms in column I with their the explanations in column II.
| Column I (Term) | Column II (Explanation) |
|---|---|
| a. Genetics | (i) Chromosomes similar in size and shape |
| b. Autosomes | (ii) The alternative forms of a gene |
| c. Recessive gene | (iii) Study of laws of inheritance of characters |
| d. Allele | (iv) A gene that can express only when in a similar pair |
| e. Homologous chromosomes | (v) Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes |
Answer
| Column I (Term) | Column II (Explanation) |
|---|---|
| a. Genetics | (iii) Study of laws of inheritance of characters |
| b. Autosomes | (v) Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes |
| c. Recessive gene | (iv) A gene that can express only when in a similar pair |
| d. Allele | (ii) The alternative forms of a gene |
| e. Homologous chromosomes | (i) Chromosomes similar in size and shape |
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