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Which one possesses giant chromosomes?
Which one possesses giant chromosomes?
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The correct option is A Drosophila
- 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).
- These are also known as giant chromosomes and are smaller than lampbrush chromosomes.
- So, the correct answer is 'Drosophila'.
- 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).
- These are also known as giant chromosomes and are smaller than lampbrush chromosomes.
- So, the correct answer is 'Drosophila'.
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