Question

What is the position of the centromere in the telocentric chromosome?

Answer 1

Centromere:

1. Each and every chromosome that is visible in dividing cells has the centromere on the sides of which disc-shaped structures are called kinetochores.
2. Centromere holds two chromatids of a chromosome.
3. Based on the position of the centromere, the chromosomes can be classified into four types.
4. The four types are metacentric, sub-metacentric, acrocentric, and telocentric chromosomes.
5. The position of the centromere in the telocentric chromosome is terminal position.