How Do Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes Differ

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Multiple Choice

How do autosomes and sex chromosomes differ?

• A)Autosomes are chromosomes in all the cells of the body except gametes.Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes in the gametes.
• B)Autosomes encode for all genes.Sex chromosomes encode only for genes that produce sperm and oocytes.
• C)Autosomes contain genes that encode for all components of the reproductive system,such as reproductive organs,glands,and hormones.Sex chromosomes contain genes that encode for all human traits except reproduction.
• D)Autosomes are chromosome pairs 1-22 that affect somatic characteristics.Sex chromosomes are the 23rd pair that determine whether an individual is male (XY)or female (XX).
• E)Autosomes are chromosomes are the 23rd pair that determine whether an individual is male (XY)or female (XX).Sex chromosomes are chromosome pairs 1-22 that affect somatic characteristics.

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