The short and thick structure found in a nucleus which contains the genetic material and is only visible during cell division is called ___ .

DNA

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Chromosome

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Ribosome

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Lysosome

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Solution

The correct option is B Chromosome
Chromosomes are condensed chromatin fibres which contain genetic material and are only seen during cell division.

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