The letters G,Q,R,and C,used to describe the appearance of chromosomes,refer to the ____.
A) position of the bands
B) staining procedure used to reveal the bands
C) number of arms per chromosome
D) number of centromeres per chromosome
E) position of the centromeres

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The letters G, Q, R, and C refer to different staining procedures used to reveal the bands on chromosomes, allowing for the detailed study of their structure and the identification of chromosomal abnormalities. G-banding, for example, uses Giemsa stain to produce a distinct pattern of dark and light bands.

The Letters G,Q,R,and C,used to Describe the Appearance of Chromosomes,refer