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Barr bodies are found ________________(a) In the cytoplasm of female(b) In the nuclei of female(c) In the cytoplasm of male(d) In the nuclei of maleI got this question in an online interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Dosage Compensation Mechanism for X linked Genes in chapter Chromosomes and Sex Determination of Cytogenetics

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The correct ANSWER is (b) In the nuclei of female

For EXPLANATION I would say: The inactivated X chromosome in female forms a highly condensed structure called the BARR body which is found in the nuclei. As male have only one X chromosome is no INACTIVATION and no Barr body.



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