Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 33

Question: Telocentric chromosome differs from acrocentric chromosome in that [AIIMS 1985]

Options:

A) The former has a subterminal centromere whereas the later has a centrally located centrosome

B) The centromere in the former is terminal and in the later is subterminal

C) The former has a terminal centromere and the later has a medially located centromere

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Telocentric chromosome has centromere on the proximal end whereas acrocentric chromosome has centromere near to one end.