Question

If the centromere is terminal, the chromosome is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Telocentric

On the basis of the position of the centromere on the chromosome, they are of different types.

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

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

C. 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.

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

So, the correct answer is 'Telocentric'.