Question

What Is The Basis Of The Classification Of Chromosomes?

Answer 1

Basis Of The Classification Of Chromosomes:

1. The classification of chromosomes is based on the position of the centromere.
2. The chromosome having a centromere at the center is called the Metacentric chromosome.
3. The chromosomes having a centromere slightly away from the centre is called sub- metacentric chromosome.
4. The chromosomes having centromere close to one of the end is called acrocentric chromosome.
5. The chromosomes having centromere in terminal is called Telocentric chromosome.