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Based on the position of the centromere, identify the type of chromosome shown in the figure.

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Telocentric

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Acrocentric

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C

Metacentric

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Submetacentric

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Solution

The correct option is B Acrocentric
Acrocentric

The chromosomes are said to be acrocentric when the centromere is present close to the terminal region of the chromosome.

In the given diagram the centromere is close to the terminal region of the chromosome.

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