Which of the following statements about autosomes is true? Select all that apply

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Which of the following statements about autosomes is true? Select all that apply

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Autosomes determine gender.

Autosomes vary between males and females.

Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes

The members of each pair of autosomes are highly similar in their length, shape, and the genes located on it.

Autosomes determine gender.

Autosomes vary between males and females.

Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes

The members of each pair of autosomes are highly similar in their length, shape, and the genes located on it.

Explanation / Answer

Options 3 and 4 are correct.

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in total of which 22 pairs are autosomes and 23rd pair is sex chromosome that determines whether the individual will be male or female. Also, autosomes are homologous chromosome pairs which are highly similar in their length, shape, and the genes located on it. They are the same between males and females and have no bearing on sex determination.

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