Biology · Genetics
With reference to chromosomes, consider the following statements: I. In most eukaryotic organisms, chromosomes are organised as homologous pairs. II. The diploid number of a species denotes the characteristic total number of chromosomes present in its somatic cells. III. Individual chromosomes become clearly visible under a light microscope mainly during specific stages of cell division like metaphase. IV. Structurally, a chromosome is composed of a long DNA molecule complexed with histone and non-histone proteins. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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I, II, III and IV
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