autoszómákon

Autosomes are chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes. In humans, there are 22 pairs of autosomes, numbered 1 through 22, and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX in females and XY in males). Autosomes carry genes that are not directly involved in determining the sex of an individual. They are responsible for a wide range of traits, including physical characteristics, metabolic processes, and disease susceptibility. Each autosome contains thousands of genes, and the total number of genes on autosomes is estimated to be around 20,000. Autosomes are inherited from both parents, with each parent contributing one chromosome to each pair. Genetic disorders and variations can occur on autosomes, and these can be inherited in an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or autosomal X-linked manner. Autosomes play a crucial role in the genetic makeup of an individual, contributing to the diversity of traits and characteristics observed in the population.