NEET 2026
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Which of the following terms correctly describes a chromosome that...
Which of the following terms correctly describes a chromosome that possesses a terminal centromere?
Options
- AAcrocentric
- BTelocentric
- CSub-metacentric
- DMetacentric
Correct answer
B. Telocentric
Step-by-step solution
Based on the position of the centromere, chromosomes are classified into four types:
Metacentric chromosome has a middle centromere forming two equal arms of the chromosome.
Sub-metacentric chromosome has the centromere slightly away from the middle of the chromosome, resulting in one shorter arm and one longer arm.
Acrocentric chromosome has the centromere situated close to its end, forming one extremely short and one very long arm.
Telocentric chromosome has a terminal centromere.
Therefore, a chromosome with a terminal centromere is correctly described as telocentric.
Answer: Telocentric
Metacentric chromosome has a middle centromere forming two equal arms of the chromosome.
Sub-metacentric chromosome has the centromere slightly away from the middle of the chromosome, resulting in one shorter arm and one longer arm.
Acrocentric chromosome has the centromere situated close to its end, forming one extremely short and one very long arm.
Telocentric chromosome has a terminal centromere.
Therefore, a chromosome with a terminal centromere is correctly described as telocentric.
Answer: Telocentric