What is the number of autosomes in a normal female?
A
21
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B
22
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C
23
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D
44
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Solution
The correct option is C 44 Human males and females have 22 pairs of autosomes, i.e., 44 autosomes. The last pair is an allosome that determines their sex. There are a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes.