The chromosomes that do NOT determine sex are called
A) zygotes.
B) genes.
C) gametes.
D) autosomes.

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The term "autosomes" refers to the non-sex chromosomes; humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX for females, XY for males). Zygotes are cells resulting from the fusion of gametes, genes are segments of DNA that determine traits, and gametes are sex cells (sperm or egg).

The Chromosomes That Do NOT Determine Sex Are Called