In an acrocentric chromosome, the centromere is located near its end thus leading to the formation of one very long arm and one extremely short arm.... View Article
Chromosomes are classified into 4 types depending on the position of the centromeres. The types are - metacentric, sub-metacentric, acrocentric... View Article
Each chromosome has a centromere or primary constriction. On its sides, there are disc-shaped structures. These are referred to as kinetochores.... View Article