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In human males all the chromosomes are paired perfectly except one. This/these unpaired chromosomes is/are :
(i) large chromosome (ii) small chromosome (iii) Y chromosome (iv) X chromosome

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(iii) only

C

(ii) and (iv)

D

(iii) and (iv)

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To solve the question regarding which chromosome is unpaired in human males, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Chromosome Structure in Humans:** - Humans have a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes, making a total of 46 chromosomes. - Out of these, 22 pairs are autosomes (non-sex chromosomes), and the 23rd pair consists of sex chromosomes. 2. **Identify the Sex Chromosomes:** - In human males, the sex chromosomes are represented as XY. - The X chromosome and the Y chromosome are not identical and do not form a perfect pair. 3. **Analyze the Options Given:** - (i) Large chromosome: This is not specific and does not refer to the sex chromosomes. - (ii) Small chromosome: Again, this is not specific and does not refer to the sex chromosomes. - (iii) Y chromosome: This is one of the sex chromosomes and is unpaired with another Y chromosome. - (iv) X chromosome: This is the other sex chromosome and is also unpaired with another X chromosome. 4. **Conclusion:** - The unpaired chromosomes in human males are the X and Y chromosomes. Therefore, the correct answer includes both the Y chromosome and the X chromosome. ### Final Answer: The unpaired chromosomes in human males are (iii) Y chromosome and (iv) X chromosome. ---

To solve the question regarding which chromosome is unpaired in human males, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Chromosome Structure in Humans:** - Humans have a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes, making a total of 46 chromosomes. - Out of these, 22 pairs are autosomes (non-sex chromosomes), and the 23rd pair consists of sex chromosomes. ...
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