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Sex chromosomes are also called...

Sex chromosomes are also called

A

Oxysomes

B

B-chromosomes

C

Autosomes

D

Heterosomes

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The correct Answer is:
D
Heterosomes are found on the males e.g., Y chromosomes which are responsible for sex determination .
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