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(ii) Number of pairs of autosomes in humans ______

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The correct answer is:- 22 pairs of autosomes.

● Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX and XY).

● Autosomes are chromosomes that contain genes for determining any character that does not related to sex determination.

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