Chromosome duplication without nuclear division refers to?

Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Androgenesis

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Endomitosis

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Solution

The correct option is B Endomitosis
When chromosomes divide rapidly into many attached copies without separation through nuclear division, it is called as Endomitosis.
It gives rise to Polytene and Lampbrush Chromosomes.
Such Chromosomes are important for high expression of protein via multiple copies of the gene.
So, the correct answer is 'Endomitosis'.

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