Pairs of alleles are found at a particular ____ on a pair of ____.
A) gene; gametes
B) base; homozygous genes
C) nucleotide; genes
D) locus; homologous chromosomes
E) sister chromatid; homologous chromosomes

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Pairs of alleles are found at a particular locus on a pair of homologous chromosomes. A locus is a specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located. Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure and gene sequence, one inherited from each parent, making them the correct context for discussing allele pairs.

Pairs of Alleles Are Found at a Particular ____ on a Pair