Adaptational Forms of Chromosomes
The following points highlight the two main adaptational forms of chromosomes. The forms are: 1. Polytene Giant Chromosomes 2. Lampbrush Chromosomes. Form # 1. Polytene Giant Chromosomes: Polytene giant chromosomes are normal interphase chromosomes where homologues become paired and undergo several replications; all the copies so produced remain associated together. Polytene giant chromosomes are typically found in salivary gland cells [...]