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What is the difference between sex chromosomes and autosomes?
Autosomes are the somatic chromosomes which control the body characters or somatic characters, Whereas Sex chromosomes are the allosomes which determines sex of an individual
All paired chromosomes which are similar within an organism are called autosomes?
Autosomes are chromosomes that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content, occurring in pairs in an organism. They carry genes that determine non-sex traits. In humans, there are 22 pairs of autosomes.
First 22 pairs of chromosomes in karyotype?
The first 22 pairs of chromosomes in a karyotype are called autosomes. These chromosomes are numbered from 1 to 22, with each pair containing one chromosome inherited from each parent. They determine an individual's genetic characteristics and traits, excluding sex-linked traits.
Chromosomes other than X and Y?
In addition to the X and Y chromosomes, humans also have 22 pairs of autosomes, totaling 44 autosomes in each cell. Autosomes are responsible for determining the majority of an individual's traits and characteristics, while the X and Y chromosomes determine sex. Variations or abnormalities in the number or structure of autosomes can lead to genetic disorders.
Any chromosome that does not determine gender?
Autosomes are chromosomes that do not determine gender (sex chromosomes). In humans, autosomes are the 22 pairs of chromosomes that are the same in males and females. These chromosomes contain genes responsible for various traits and characteristics, other than those related to sexual development.
