PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
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Chromosome
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Autosome
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Sex Chromosome
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Homologous pair
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. An autosome is one of the numbered chromosomes, as opposed to the sex chromosomes. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX or XY ). Autosomes are numbered roughly in relation to their sizes.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Autosomes’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Autosomes: Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes are called Autosomes. Humans have 22 homologous pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
Detailed explanation-4: -The human Y chromosome derives largely from a single autosomal region added to the sex chromosomes 80–130 million years ago.
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