Question

Chromosomes appearing rod shaped during anaphase are

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Telocentric

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

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

C. A submetacentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located near the slightly away from the centre and the two arms are slightly unequal in length and form L-shape.

D. 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 or is rod-shaped.

So, the correct answer is 'Telocentric'.