A chromosome in which a centromere stays at one end is called:
Correct answer: B. Telocentric
- A. Metacentric
- B. Telocentric
- C. Acrocentric
- D. All of these
Explanation
The correct answer is Telocentric. In this type of chromosome, the centromere is located at the terminal end, which results in a single visible arm. Metacentric chromosomes have their centromere centrally located, creating two arms of equal length, which does not fit the described condition. Acrocentric chromosomes have the centromere near but not at the end, resulting in one arm being significantly shorter than the other. Therefore, the only option that matches the description of the centromere being at one end is the telocentric chromosome.
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