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Chromosomes appearing rod shaped during anaphase are

A
Acrocentric
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Metacentric
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C
Submetacentric
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D
Telocentric
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Solution

The correct option is C 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'.

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