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How many pairs of autosomes are present in the human karyotype?

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How many pairs of autosomes are present in the human karyotype?

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  • 44 pairs

  • 11 pairs

  • 22 pairs

  • 23 pairs

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Solution

The human karyotype contains 22 pairs of autosomes, which are chromosomes numbered 1 through 22. Together with 1 pair of sex chromosomes, this makes up the total of 23 homologous pairs (46 chromosomes) in a normal human cell.

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