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Yes, polytene is playable

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"Polytene" Definition

adjective

Relating to or having large multistranded chromosomes whose corresponding chromomeres are in contact.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Relating to, being, or having chromosomes each of which consists of many strands with the corresponding chromomeres in contact.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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