Chromosomes That are Not Involved in Determining Gender are Known

Question

Chromosomes that are not involved in determining gender are known as
A)autosomes.
B)sex chromosomes.
C)homologous.
D)linked.

Accepted Answer

Autosomes are chromosomes that are not involved in determining gender. These chromosomes are found in both males and females and contain genes that determine various traits, such as eye color, hair color, and height. Sex chromosomes, on the other hand, are involved in determining the sex of an individual and are either X or Y in humans. Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that are similar in size and carry the same genes, but may have different alleles. Linked chromosomes are chromosomes that are physically connected and tend to be inherited together.