A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome (X or Y) and which works in pairs. Autosomes are 22 in number and occur in pairs in somatic cells but singly in gametes. An autosome carries the major part of genetic information in cells.
A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome (X or Y) and which works in pairs. Autosomes are 22 in number and occur in pairs in somatic cells but singly in gametes. An autosome carries the major part of genetic information in cells.