Polytene Chromosomes Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Polytene chromosomes are

• A) chromosomes that lack telomeres.
• B) chromosomes with high copy number variation.
• C) backup copies of chromosomes that are kept segregated away from the functional copies.
• D) bundles of hundreds of copies of the same chromosome.

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Definitions:

Sleep Needs

The amount of sleep required by an individual to function optimally, which varies by age and individual differences.

Person to Person

Refers to direct interaction or communication between individuals without the intervention of others.

Daytime Nap

A short sleep or rest taken during the day to supplement the main sleep period.

Learned Component

Refers to aspects of behavior or knowledge that are acquired through experience, as opposed to being innate.