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The term "chr...

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The term "chromosomes" literally means:
(a) Inherited bodies

(b) Twisted threads

(c) Coloured bodies

(d) Shining threads

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Solution

Chromosome was originally coined in German from the Greek words khroma menaning colour and soma meaning body.

So, option c is correct

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