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SAQ : How many types of chromosomes are present and what are they?

August 29, 2023

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How many types of chromosomes are present and what are they?

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There are two types of chromosomes present in most eukaryotic organisms:

Autosomal chromosomes: These are the non-sex chromosomes that occur in pairs in diploid cells. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes, numbered from 1 to 22.
Sex chromosomes: These chromosomes determine the sex of an individual. In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX) and males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).

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