Question

Besides the sex chromosomes (X and Y), what are the other forty-four chromosomes parents pass on to the fetus called?

A.autosomes
B.traits
C.alleles
D.gametes

Answer 1

the correct answer would be A 

Answer 2

Those are called autosomes (option A).

Autosomes are: any chromosomes that isn't a sex chromosome. Humans consist of 22 pairs of autosomes (which is also sometimes called atDNA or auDNA). Autosomes are used to transfer genetic information from the parents to the offspring.