Question

The long and short arms of chromosome are designated as ................. respectively

• A. p and q arms
• B. q and p arms
• C. m and p arms
• D. I and s arms

Answer 1

The correct option is B q and p arms

Human chromosomes have two arms, the short arm and the long arm. Short arm is designated as p arm. P stands for petite meaning small. Long arm is designated as q arm. This two long arms are separated by centromere.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.