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The special chromosomes Balbiani found in the salivary glands of Chironomus larvae are recognised by the presence of what?

Correct answer A. Both bands and loops

Explanation

These polytene chromosomes show alternating dark and light bands along their length, plus large puffed regions called Balbiani rings where loosened DNA loops out for active transcription.

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