2024 Re-NEET Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionTypes of chromosomes based on centromere position Medium Question 10 of 87 in Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Column I

  • A. Metacentric chromosome
  • B. Sub-metacentric chromosome
  • C. Acrocentric chromosome
  • D. Telocentric chromosome

Column II

  • I. Chromosome has a terminal centromere
  • II. Middle centromere forming two equal arms of chromosome
  • III. Centromere is slightly away from the middle of chromosome resulting into two unequal arms
  • IV. Centromere is situated close to its end forming one extremely short and one very long arm

Correct answer: A → II, B → III, C → IV, D → I

Solution

Metacentric chromosome has a middle centromere forming two equal arms (A-II); Sub-metacentric chromosome has a centromere slightly away from the middle, resulting in two unequal arms (B-III); Acrocentric chromosome has a centromere close to its end, forming one extremely short and one very long arm (C-IV); Telocentric chromosome has a terminal centromere (D-I).

Concept Types of chromosomes based on centromere position

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