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The human chromosome with the highest and least number of genes in they are respectively:
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Options:
  • A Chromosome 21 and Y
  • B Chromosome 1 and X
  • C Chromosome 1 and Y
  • D Chromosome X and Y
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Chromosome 1 and Y
The human chromosome 1 has the highest number of genes whereas human chromosome Y has the least.

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