Autosomes refer to the the 22 pairs of human chromosomes that are identical in males and females (non-sex chromosome ). Humans generally have 22 pairs of Autosomes in each cell of the body. These chromosomes are involved in transmitting all genetic traits and conditions other than those that are sex-linked.
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