Which of the following was a discovery that had to be made before human chromosomes could be correctly counted?
A) how to use a hypotonic solution to swell nuclei
B) how to visualize sperm nuclei
C) how to visualize chromosomes
D) when to see chromosomes separate from one another
E) when to see chromosomes in pairs

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Using a hypotonic solution to swell nuclei was crucial because it allowed chromosomes to spread out and be more easily counted under a microscope.

Which of the Following Was a Discovery That Had to Be