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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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In humans, how many pairs of chromosomes constitute the autosomes? A. 46 B. 23 C. 22 D. 21
Options
A 46
B 23
C 22
Correct Answer
D 21
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes total. One pair is the sex chromosomes (XX in females, XY in males). The remaining 22 pairs are autosomes, which are the same in both males and females.

Hint

Total pairs minus the sex chromosome pair.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2150 of 2556
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