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Question
What does the term 'allosomes' refer to in the context of human chromosomes?
Options
Chromosomes found only in males
Chromosomes found only in females
Sex chromosomes that determine biological sex
Non-sex chromosomes
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Solution
Allosomes are sex chromosomes that determine biological sex and differ between males and females. In humans, the allosome pair is XX in females and XY in males. Unlike autosomes, which are the same in both sexes, allosomes show sexual dimorphism and are responsible for sex determination.
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