Match the following terms and definitions.
1. any pair of chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes
diploid
2. idea that the behavior of chromosomes explains the inheritance of genes
haploid
3. having chromosomes in homologous pairs
y chromosome
4. having one half of each pair of homologous chromosomes
x chromosome
5. the presence of different genes on the same chromosome
chromosome theory
6. a sex chromosome; two present in females and one present in males
autosome
7. a sex chromosome found in males; influencing the degree of maleness
linkage

The correct matching options are as follows-

1.Any pair of chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes- autosomeExample- Chromosome 1 to 22 in human beings.  

2.Idea that the behavior of chromosomes explains the inheritance of genes- chromosome theory  

3.Having chromosomes in homologous pairs- diploid.

Diploid means presence of two sets of chromosomes ( called homologous chromosomes) in the individual.  

4. Having one half of each pair of homologous chromosomes-haploid.

Haploid refers to the single set of chromosmes ( like sperm and eggs cells, which are haploid).

5.The presence of different genes on the same chromosome- linkage  

6.A sex chromosome; two present in females and one present in males-    X chromosome

Females have XX genotype whereas males have XY genotype.  

7.A sex chromosome found in males; influencing the degree of maleness- Y chromosome .

Y chromosome is responsible for the male characteristics.