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Satellite chromosomes have...

Satellite chromosomes have

A

rich in RNA and deficient in DNA

B

rich in DNA and deficient in RNA

C

richh in protein

D

lacks DNA

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The correct Answer is:
A
The DNA found in satellite is metabolically inactive. Secondary constriction has 0.3% of the total amount of nuclear DNA.
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