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In some chromosomes, a non-staining region at a constant location gives the appearance of a small fragment beyond it. Identify the name of this small fragment and the specific structural feature it is associated with, respectively.

Options

  1. ASatellite and Secondary constriction
  2. BKinetochore and Primary constriction
  3. CSatellite and Primary constriction
  4. DTelomere and Secondary constriction

Correct answer

A. Satellite and Secondary constriction

Step-by-step solution

Some chromosomes have non-staining secondary constrictions at a constant location. This secondary constriction gives the appearance of a small fragment beyond it, which is called the satellite. The kinetochore is a disc-shaped structure present at the primary constriction (centromere) and serves as the site of spindle fibre attachment. Telomeres are the terminal ends of chromosomes, not the fragment formed by a constriction. Answer: Satellite and Secondary constriction

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