Question

What are the allosomes and autosomes?

Answer 1

Human chromosomes:

1. Chromosomes are a collection of thread-like structures in various lengths and forms.
2. DNA and proteins make up chromosomes (mainly histones).
3. Chromosomes in humans can be divided into autosomes and allosomes (sex chromosomes).

Autosomes:

1. Chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes are called autosomes.
2. They are homologous chromosomes
3. Human body cells have 22 pairs of autosomes.

Allosomes:

1. In humans, allosomes are a pair of chromosomes that plays a role in determining a person's gender.
2. The 23rd pair of chromosomes in humans are called allosomes.
3. The allosomes in the human females are XX.
4. The allosomes in the human males are XY.