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Human cells have ______ pair(s) of autosomes.
Answer: Option C
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C
Humans have a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes, out of which 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair has sex chromosomes.
∙ The members of the autosomal pairs are homologous i.e., they are similar in shape and organisation.
∙ On the other hand, sex chomosomes or allosomes may be heterologous (in males) or homologous (in females).
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C
Humans have a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes, out of which 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair has sex chromosomes.
∙ The members of the autosomal pairs are homologous i.e., they are similar in shape and organisation.
∙ On the other hand, sex chomosomes or allosomes may be heterologous (in males) or homologous (in females).
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