In which of the following ways do polytene chromosomes differ from other chromosomes?

A) Polytene chromosomes can only be found in bacteria.
B) Polytene chromosomes are multiple copies of identical single-stranded DNA.
C) Polytene chromosomes are separated but not replicated.
D) Polytene chromosomes are replicated but not separated.
E) Polytene chromosomes represent uncoiled versions of meiotic chromosomes.


Answer: D

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