What is an advantage of having homologous chromosomes compar

What is an advantage of having homologous chromosomes (compared to haploid cells that only have a single copy of each gene)?

Solution

Humans, including many other organisms contain a double set of chromosomes in their genetic material. The purpose and benefits of having a homologus chromosomes can be discussed as below:

Thus, the above given explanations represent the benefits of having a homologous pair of chromosomes in diploid organisms over haploids.