Which of the following statements is NOT correct about autosomes?
A) Autosomes are chromosomes that are found in both males and females.
B) In a human cell, all chromosomes are autosomes, except chromosomes "X" and "Y."
C) In birds, moths, and butterflies, autosomes determine the sex of the individual.
D) A characteristic carried by autosomes would be passed to offspring males and females.
E) More than one of these statements is incorrect.

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Autosomes do not determine the sex of an individual in birds, moths, and butterflies. Sex chromosomes, such as Z and W in birds and X and Y in mammals, determine the sex in these organisms.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct About Autosomes