Question

The chromosome " D " in this diagram is

• A. metacentric
• B. Sub-metacentric
• C. Acrocentric
• D. Telocentric

Answer 1

The correct option is D Telocentric

Metacentric chromosomes have the centromere in the center, such that both arms are of equal length. Submetacentric chromosomes have the centromere slightly away from the center leading to a slight asymmetry in the length of the two arms Acrocentric chromosomes have a centromere which isaway from the center leading to one very long and one very short arm Telocentric chromosomes have the centromere at the very end of the chromosome. Humans do not possess telocentric chromosomes but they are found in other species such as mice.