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.