Question

Name the types of chromosomes based on the position of centromere and draw suitable diagram for each.

Answer 1

The type of chromosomes based on the position of centromere are of the following four types :

1) Metacentric chromosome: centromere in middle forming two equal arms.

2) Sub-metacentric chromosome: centromere placed near to one end resulting in one shorter and one long arm.

3) Acrocentric chromosome: Centromere placed close to one end forming one extreme short and one extreme long arm.

4) Telocentric chromosome: terminally placed centromere.