Which of the following is true regarding polytene chromosomes in Drosophila? 1.Homologous polytene chromosomes pair
2)All the centromeres of Drosophila polytene chromosomes congeal into a body called the chromocenter
3)Homologous chromosomes do not pair because they are in somatic cells
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 2
E) 1 and 3

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1. Homologous polytene chromosomes do pair, which is a characteristic feature of these chromosomes, allowing for detailed study of their structure and gene mapping.2. The centromeres of Drosophila polytene chromosomes indeed congeal into a single mass known as the chromocenter, facilitating their identification and study.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Polytene Chromosomes in Drosophila