The first ____ pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes.
A)2
B)10
C)22
D)46

Question

The first ____ pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes.
A)​2
B)​10
C)​22
D)​46

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The human genome contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, with 22 pairs being autosomes and 1 pair being sex chromosomes (either XX for females or XY for males). Therefore, choice C (22) is the correct answer. Choices A (2) and B (10) are incorrect because they do not represent the total number of autosomes in the human genome. Choice D (46) is also incorrect because it represents the total number of chromosomes in a human cell, including the sex chromosomes.

The First ____ Pairs of Chromosomes Are Called Autosomes