X and Y Chromosomes are Known As

Question

X and Y chromosomes are known as:
A) Autosomes
B) Somosomes
C) Sex chromosomes
D) Non-sex chromosomes
E) Somatosomes

Accepted Answer

X and Y chromosomes are known as sex chromosomes, as they determine an individual's biological sex. Autosomes are all the other chromosomes that are not involved in sex determination. Somosomes and somatosomes are not valid terms in genetics. Non-sex chromosomes is a term that could refer to autosomes or any other chromosomes that are not X or Y.