A) acrocentric
B) telocentric
C) sub-metacentric
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
The shape of the chromosome is determined by the position of centromere on the chromosome. Chromosomes may be of following five types on the basis of their shape. (i) Acentric - Centromere remains absent. (ii) Telocentric - Centromere present at one end of chromosome. (iii) Acrocentric - When chromosome is divided into a very small segment at one end and a very large segment on the other end. (iv) Submetacentric - When chromosome have two unequal segments, one of which is slightly larger than other and forms L-shaped chromosome. (v) Metacentric - When two segments are equal and forming V-shaped structure.
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