Q23 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Botany

The chromosomes in which centromere is situated close to one end are:

  • A
    Metacentric
  • Correct answer
    B
    Acrocentric
  • C
    Telocentric
  • D
    Sub-metacentric

Solution

Metacentric chromosomes has centromere in the middle position.
Telocentric chromosomes has centromere at the terminal position.
Submetacentric chromosomes has centromere near the centre but not in the middle.

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

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