A chromosome with centromere nearer to one end forming shorter and longer arms is

Metacentric

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Submetacentric

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Acrocentric

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Telocentric.

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Solution

The correct option is B Submetacentric
Chromosomes are divided into different types based on the location of the centromere. Submetacentric is one such type. In this type of chromosomes, the centromere is not placed at the middle and is slightly near one end. This results in the formation of one short arm and a longer arm.
So, the correct answer is 'Submetacentric'.

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