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Polytene chromosomes were discovered in
Polytene chromosomes were discovered in
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The correct option is A Chironomus
- The salivary gland chromosome is also known as polytene chromosomes.
- These chromosomes are found during the interphase stage of the cell division in the nuclei of the salivary gland cells of the larvae of Diptera (fruitfly or Drosophila melanogaster).
- It was observed in the salivary glands of Chironomus midges (larvae) by Balbiani in 1881.
- So, the correct answer is 'Chironomus'.
- The salivary gland chromosome is also known as polytene chromosomes.
- These chromosomes are found during the interphase stage of the cell division in the nuclei of the salivary gland cells of the larvae of Diptera (fruitfly or Drosophila melanogaster).
- It was observed in the salivary glands of Chironomus midges (larvae) by Balbiani in 1881.
- So, the correct answer is 'Chironomus'.
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