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Heterologous chromosomes are similar to each other in shape and organisation.

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The correct option is B False
Chromosomes in somatic cells exists in pairs. Autosomes are chromosome pairs that are similar in shape and organisation. They are also called ‘homologous chromosomes’. Sex chromosomes or allosomes are not similar in shape and organisation. Hence, they are also called ‘heterologous chromosomes'.

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