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The number of autosomes in humans is

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46
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23
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22
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44
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Solution

The correct option is C 44
An autosome is any of the numbered chromosomes, as opposed to the sex chromosomes. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes (total 44) and one pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y).

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