Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 79

Question: Balbiani rings are present in [BVP 2000; MH CET 2001]

Options:

A) Polysomes

B) Autosomes

C) Polytene chromosomes

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Polytene chromosomes was described by Kollar (1882) and first reported by Balbiani (1881).

They are found in salivary glands of insects (Drosophila) and called as salivary gland chromosomes.