2021 · Q64
Which one of the following chromosomes has a mismatched pair in a normal human male?
General ScienceBiology
- AChromosome number 21
- BChromosome number 18
- CX-chromosome
- DChromosome number 13
Explanation
Human males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), so the X-chromosome has no homologous partner — a mismatched pair — while females are XX. Autosomes such as chromosomes 13, 18 and 21 occur in matched pairs in both sexes. Hence (C) X-chromosome is correct.