An autosomal gene is a gene ____.
A) on the X chromosome
B) on the Y chromosome
C) on any chromosome other than the X or Y chromosome
D) that shows no evidence of crossing over

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An autosomal gene is a gene that is located on any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes (X and Y). Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because genes on the X chromosome are sex-linked and not autosomal. Choice B is incorrect because genes on the Y chromosome are also sex-linked and not autosomal. Choice D is incorrect because crossing over can occur between autosomal genes during meiosis.

An Autosomal Gene Is a Gene ____