Question

State whether true or false-Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes are called alleles.

Answer 1

Chromosomes:

1. Chromosomes are a collection of thread-like structures that come in a variety of lengths and forms.
2. DNA and proteins make up chromosomes (mainly histones).
3. Genes are carried on chromosomes.
4. Chromosomes are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Autosomes:

1. Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes are called Autosomes.
2. Humans have 22 homologous pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.

The statement “Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes are called alleles” is false.