A chromosome whose centromere lies at or very near one end is described as
Correct answer: D. telocentric
- A. metacentric
- B. submetacentric
- C. acrocentric
- D. telocentric
Explanation
Centromere position names the chromosome: metacentric gives equal arms, submetacentric unequal ones, acrocentric a very short arm, and telocentric a terminal centromere. These shapes are read directly from a karyotype photograph.
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