Question

If the centromere is situated near the end of the chromosome, the chromosome is called ______. 

Options

• metacentric

• acrocentric

• sub-metacentric

• telocentric

Answer 1

If the centromere is situated near the end of the chromosome, the chromosome is called acrocentric.

Explanation:

• The centromere is the region where the two chromatids of a chromosome are joined.

• Based on the position of the centromere, chromosomes are classified into different types:

  • Metacentric
  • Sub-metacentric
  • Acrocentric
  • Telocentric