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Q. Drumstick Barr bodies are found in:

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020

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The inactive X chromosome in a cell is known as barr body. Found in those organisms having more than one X chromosome. The process of its inactivation is known as lyonization, in species with XX-XY type sex-determination. It is stated in cells with multiple X chromosomes by lyon hypothesis, during mammalian embryogenesis all but one are inactivated. The drumstick-like shape like barr body is detected in neutrophils of female