Question

A chromosome having subterminal centromere is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acrocentric

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

B. 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.

C. 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.

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

So, the correct answer is 'Acrocentric'.