Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct About Autosomes

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about autosomes?

• A) Autosomes are chromosomes that are found in both males and females.
• B) In a human cell, all chromosomes are autosomes, except chromosomes "X" and "Y."
• C) In birds, moths, and butterflies, autosomes determine the sex of the individual.
• D) A characteristic carried by autosomes would be passed to offspring males and females.
• E) More than one of these statements is incorrect.

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Definitions:

Probability

The quantification of an event's probability, expressed as a value from 0 to 1, where 0 means the event cannot happen and 1 means it will definitely occur.

Type I Error

The error made by rejecting a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a "false negative."

Reducing

The process of decreasing or minimizing a quantity, dimension, or frequency.