A chromosome consists of - chromatid -s- - centromere-s-2-21-21-12-1

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Biology

Cell Division: Introduction

A chromosome ...

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A chromosome consists of _ chromatid (s), ___ centromere(s).

2,2

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2,1

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Solution

The correct option is D 2,1
A chromosome is made up of 2 chromatids which are joined together by the centromere. The two paired shorter sections of chromatid on one side of the centromere are called the p-arms of the chromosome, while the longer portions on the opposite side of the centromere are called the q-arms.

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