Human cells have ______ pair(s) of autosomes.

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Solution

The correct option is C 22
Humans have a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes, out of which 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair has sex chromosomes.
$∙$ The members of the autosomal pairs are homologous i.e., they are similar in shape and organisation.
$∙$ On the other hand, sex chomosomes or allosomes may be heterologous (in males) or homologous (in females).

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