How do autosomal chromosomes differ from chromesomes?

Autosomal chromosomes are the non-sex chromosomes in an organism, responsible for determining various traits and functions, while sex chromosomes are specifically involved in determining an individual's sex (e.g., XX for females and XY for males in humans). Humans have 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes, making a total of 23 pairs. Autosomal chromosomes are inherited from both parents equally, whereas sex chromosomes can carry specific traits linked to gender. Overall, the primary distinction lies in their roles in genetic inheritance and sex determination.