Q6 / 180 · AIIMS 2002 · Botany

A chromosome carrying the centromere at one of the ends is called

  • A
    acentric
  • B
    submetacentric
  • Correct answer
    C
    telocentric
  • D
    metacentric.

Solution

If centromere is truly terminal, i.e. situated at the tip of chromosome, the chromosome is said to be telocentric. Telocentric chromosomes are very rare.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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