Autosomes are -

sex chromosomes

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chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes

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X and Y chromosomes

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Z and W chromosomes

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The correct option is B
chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes - 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. Autosomes are chromosomes that contain genes for anything that does not relate to sex determination. Sex chromosomes are responsible for the seaparate male and female sexes. X and Y are sex chromosomes in human beings.

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