Question

A chromosome with centromere in the middle is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Metacentric

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

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

D. A dicentric chromosome (abnormal centormere) is formed by the fusion of two chromosome segments thus, have two centromere.

So, the correct answer is 'Metacentric'.