Question

Chromosomes having equal arms are known as

• A. Telocentric chromosome
• B. Metacentric chromosome
• C. Concentric chromosome
• D. Acrocentric chromosome

Answer 1

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.