The chromosome with centromere near the end is called as

Acrocentric

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Metacentric

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Sub-metacentric

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Telocentric

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Solution

The correct option is A Acrocentric
A chromosome in which the centromere is located quite near one end of the chromosome is called as the acrocentric. Human chromosomes 13, 15, 21 and 22 are acrocentric
So, the correct answer is 'Acrocentric'

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