Chromosomes identical in male and female are called
(a) sex chromosomes
(b) autosomes
(c) heterosomes
(d) dominant

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(b) autosomes

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, of which 22 pairs are identical in males and females. These chromosomes are known as autosomes.

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Chromosomes identical in male and female are called (a) sex chromosomes (b) autosomes (c) heterosomes (d) dominant

(b) autosomes Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, of which 22 pairs are identical in males and females. These chromosomes are known as autosomes.

Chromosomes identical in male and female are called
(a) sex chromosomes
(b) autosomes
(c) heterosomes
(d) dominant

(b) autosomes

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, of which 22 pairs are identical in males and females. These chromosomes are known as autosomes.