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Chromosomes having equal arms are known as

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Telocentric chromosome
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Metacentric chromosome
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Concentric chromosome
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Acrocentric chromosome
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Solution

The correct option is B Metacentric chromosome
Based on the position of centromere, chromosomes are called as
Metacentric: Having median centromere with two equal arms of the chromosomes.
Sub-metacentric: Having sub-terminal centromere with one shorter arm and one longer arm.
Acrocentric: Having centromere close to its end forming one extremely short and one very long arm.
Telocentric: With terminal centromere.

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