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