Question

Asymmetric karyotype is the one which has

• A. Fewer metacentric chromosomes
• B. Large scale difference between large and small chromosomes
• C. Both A and B
• D. Chromosomes with varied shape

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

A karyotype showing large differences between smallest and largest chromosome of the set and having fewer metacentric chromosomes, is called asymmetric karyotype, which is considered to be a relatively advanced feature when compared with symmetric karyotypes. A perfectly symmetrical karyotype is characterized by. completely metacentric chromosomes. In contrast, an. asymmetric karyotype consists of a complete set of. telocentric chromosomes.

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B.'