Which type of chromosomes do not determine sex?

The type of chromosomes that do not determine sex are the autosomal chromosomes. These chromosomes are responsible for the majority of an organism's genetic makeup and carry genes that influence various traits and functions, excluding those specifically related to sex determination. In humans and many other organisms, autosomal chromosomes exist in pairs and are inherited equally from both parents, containing genes that govern non-sexual characteristics such as eye color, blood type, and other phenotypic traits.

In contrast, sex chromosomes specifically determine the biological sex of an organism. In humans, the presence of an X and Y chromosome typically indicates a male, while two X chromosomes typically indicate a female. Homologous chromosomes refer to pairs of chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content but do not specifically relate to sex determination. Unlinked chromosomes refer to chromosomes that are not located on the same chromosome pair and typically do not influence one another's inheritance, but this does not necessarily pertain to sex determination either. Thus, autosomal chromosomes stand out as the ones that do not play a role in determining sex.