Multiple choice

Which of the following chromosomes is found in the salivary gland cells of the fruitfly Drosophila?

  1. X chromosome

  2. Lampbrush chromosome

  3. Polytene chromosome

  4. Y chromosome
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Explanation

These are defined as the chromosomes which are found in the salivary gland cells of the fruitfly Drosophila. They are many times bigger than the normal chromosomes attaining a length of 2000 micro meters and are visible even under a compound microscope.

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