Twenty third pair of human chromosomes are known as

Autosomes

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Heterosomes

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Chromosomes

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The correct option is B Heterosomes
Twenty third pair of human chromosomes is called sex chromosomes (XY in males and XX in females). These chromosomes of dissimilar appearance that determine sex in some diploid organisms are known as Heterosomes.

So, the correct answer is 'Heterosomes'.

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