Question
Biology Question on Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
The point, at which polytene chromosome appear to be attached together, is called
A
centromere
B
chromomere
C
chromocentre
D
centriole.
Answer
chromocentre
Explanation
Solution
Chromocentre is junction point of the chromosomes in the polytene salivary glands of Drosophila larvae. Unlike the situation in other cells, the giant chromosomes of these cells persist through interphase, the two homologous copies of each chromosome are attached together through out their lengths and all the chromosomes are joined together by a chromocentre.