Free Flashcard From Biology - Chapter 16
Question:
Polytene chromosomes of Drosophila salivary glands each consist of multiple identical
DNA strands that are aligned in parallel arrays. How could these arise?
A) replication followed by mitosis
B) replication without separation
C) meiosis followed by mitosis
D) fertilization by multiple sperm
E) special association with histone proteins
Answer:
B) replication without separation