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Chromosome Classification Based on the Position of Centromere

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Chromosome having terminal centromere capped by telomere is

A

Metacentric

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Submetacentric

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C

Acrocentric

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D

Telocentric

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Solution

The correct option is C Acrocentric
Chromosome having terminal centromere capped by telomere is Acrocentric.
An acrocentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located near to one end of the chromosome.
So, the correct answer is 'Acrocentric'.

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