Which of the following statements is NOT
correct about autosomes?
a. Autosomes are chromosomes that are found
in both males and females.
b. In a human cell, all chromosomes are
autosomes, except chromosomes "X" and
"Y."
c. In birds, moths, and butterflies, autosomes
determine the sex of the individual.
d. A characteristic carried by autosomes
would be passed to offspring males and
females.
e. More than one of these statements is
incorrect.
C
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