Question

Telocentric chromosome differs from acrocentric chromosome in that

• A. The former has a subterminal centromere whereas thelater has a centrally located centrosome
• B. The centromere in the former is terminal and in the later is subterminal
• C. The former has a terminal centromere and the later has a medially located centromere
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The centromere in the former is terminal and in the later is subterminal

Telocentric chromosome has centromere on the proximal end whereas acrocentric chromosome has centromere near to one end.