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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question

Question

How many pairs of autosomes are found in a normal human cell?
Options
A 23
B 22
Correct Answer
C 46
D 20
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A normal human cell has 22 pairs of autosomes (non-sex chromosomes).

Hint

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes total; one pair is sex chromosomes.

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