In humans, the nucleus typically contains 46 chromosomes. Thus, there are 22 pairs of autosomes with approximately the same length, staining pattern, and genes with the same loci. As for the chromosomes, the two X chromosomes are considered as homologous whereas the X and Y chromosomes are not.In humans, the nucleus typically contains 46 chromosomes. Thus, there are 22 pairs of autosomes with approximately the same length, staining pattern, and genes with the same loci. As for the chromosomes, the two X chromosomes are considered as homologous whereas the X and Y chromosomes are not.
