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What are autosomes? - Biology

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What are autosomes? 

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Autosomes are chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism. In diploid organisms, autosomes exist in pairs and are identical in both males and females. These chromosomes carry genes responsible for various bodily functions and characteristics other than sex determination. 

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Chapter 2: Structure of Chromosomes - Exercise 1 [Page 20]

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Chapter 2 Structure of Chromosomes
Exercise 1 | Q 9. (i) | Page 20
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Chapter 5 Principles of Inheritance and Variation
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