What is the structure of the large polytene chromosomes found in some tissues of dipteran larvae?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Polytene chromosomes are multiple replications of a single diploid pair that remain attached as many parallel fibers. The darker bands are more tightly condensed.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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