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How many pairs of autosomes are present in humans?


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22 pairs
1. Chromosomes are divided into two types: autosomes and sex chromosomes.
2. Human beings have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Out of these, 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair is sex chromosomes.


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