Chromosome Classification Based on the Position of Centromere
The chromosom...
Question
The chromosome in which centromere lies slightly away from the middle of the chromosome resulting into one shorter arm and one longer arm, is called as
A
Metacentric
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B
Submetacentric
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C
Acrocentric
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D
Telocentric
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Solution
The correct option is B Submetacentric In submetacentric type of chromosome, the centromere lies at some distance away from the midpoint, dividing the chromosomes into two unequal arms.