The literal meaning of chromosome is

painted body

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coloured body

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doubling body

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thread like body

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Solution

The correct option is B coloured body
The literal meaning of chromosome is coloured body.
Option B is correct.
Chromosome is a DNA molecule and it is the genetic material of an organism.
Chrome means co-lour and soma means body . Hence, the correct option is coloured body.

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