Which statement about human chromosomes is true?

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Human chromosomes are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

Answer: D 
 Each member of a chromosome pair has a different size, shape, and genetic function. However, in humans, there are only 23 pairs of chromosomes, not 46.

Option A is incorrect because there are only 23 pairs of human chromosomes, not 46. Option C is incorrect because each human receives one chromosome from each parent, meaning that roughly half of the chromosomes in an individual come from the mother and half come from the father.

Which Statement About Human Chromosomes Is True