Question:

The point, at which polytene chromosome appear to be attached together, is called

Updated On: Aug 3, 2024
  • centromere
  • chromomere
  • chromocentre
  • centriole.
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

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.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Top Questions on Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance

View More Questions

Questions Asked in NEET exam

View More Questions

Concepts Used:

Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance

Chromosomal theory: Linkage and Genetic Recombination

If two genes were present on the same chromosome, the chances of getting a parental combination were much higher in the next generation in comparison to the non-parental combination. This physical association of genes was termed ‘linkage’. The description of the non-parental gene combinations in a dihybrid cross is termed ‘genetic recombination'. After the discovery of linked genes, the frequency of linked genes also influenced the appearance of traits in the next generation.

Observations of Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance:

  • During the cell division-meiosis process, the pairs of homologous chromosomes move as discrete structures, which are independent of other pairs of chromosomes.
  • From each homologous pair, there is a random distribution of chromosomes into the pre-gametes.
  • Each parent synthesizes gametes, which add up to only half of their chromosomal complement.
  • Even though female (egg) and male (sperm) gametes differ in morphology and size, they have the same number of chromosomes, submitting equal genetic contributions from each parent.
  • The gametic chromosomes fuse during the process of fertilization to produce offspring with the same number of a chromosome as their parents.

Read More: Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance