Question

Do humans have telocentric chromosomes?

Answer 1

Telocentric chromosomes:

1. Telocentric chromosomes are ones in which the centromere is found at the very end of the chromosome and are rare across many species.
2. In a healthy person, telocentric chromosomes are typically absent.
3. These are usually found in individuals suffering from genetic disorders such as Down’s syndrome.
4. This is because telocentric chromosomes arise due to mid-division or breakage near centromeres.