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BIO 101 Cellular Reproduction and Heredity Objective Question

Question

Humans have __________ pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
Options
A 22
Correct Answer
B 23
C 24
D 46
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (XX or XY), totaling 23 pairs.

Hint

Total pairs (23) minus the sex chromosome pair (1).

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