Autosomes are the 22 pairs of chromosomes in humans that do not include the sex chromosomes. These chromosomes carry the majority of genetic information and are not directly involved in determining the sex of an individual. Choices A, C, and D refer to sex chromosomes, recent discoveries, and specific genetic linkage, respectively, which do not accurately describe autosomes.

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Autosomes

Question 37

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Autosomes

A) are the chromosomes that determine sex
B) are a set of 22 pairs of chromosomes other than the sex-determining chromosomes
C) were unknown until discovered in the Human Genome Project
D) are the chromosomes associated with x-linked diseases and traits

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