L-shaped chromosomes are also called

Step-by-step solution

The shape of the chromosome is determined by the position of centromere on the chromosome. Chromosomes may be of following five types on the basis of their shape. (i) Acentric- Centromere remains absent. (ii) Telocentric- Centromere present at one end of chromosome. (iii) Acrocentric- When chromosome is divided into a very small segment at one end and a very large segment on the other end. (iv) Submetacentric- When chromosome have two unequal segments, one of which is slightly larger than other and forms L-shaped c