Question

A chromosome carrying centromere at one end is

• A. Acrocentric
• B. Telocentric
• C. Metacentric
• D. Submetacentric

Answer 1

The correct option is B Telocentric

A. An acrocentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located near to one end of the chromosome.

B. A telocentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located at the terminal end of the chromosome and their shape is similar to the letter i.

C. Metacentric chromosomes are X-shaped chromosomes and the centromere are present in the centre so that the two arms are equal.

D. A submetacentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located near the slightly away from the centre and the two arms are slightly unequal in length and form L-shape.

So, the correct answer is 'Telocentric'.