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Definition of Locus

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Two allelic genes are located on

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Two homologous chromosomes

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Two nonhomologous chromosomes

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C

Any two chromosomes

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The same chromosome.

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Solution

The correct option is A Two homologous chromosomes

Genes which code for a pair of contrasting traits are known as alleles. Generally, these are present on two homologous chromosomes. It is called Intraallelic interaction.
So, the correct option is ‘Two homologous chromosomes’.

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