* 23 pairs of chromosomes: These pairs are made up of one chromosome inherited from your mother and one from your father.
* 22 pairs of these are called autosomes. These chromosomes are responsible for most of your physical traits.
* 1 pair are called sex chromosomes (X and Y). These chromosomes determine your biological sex.
Therefore, the "other 44 chromosomes" could refer to the 22 pairs of autosomes. It's important to remember that all chromosomes are important, and they work together to make you, you!
