2022 Cell: The Unit of LifeChromosomes – Types Based on Centromere Position Medium Question 1 of 2 in Chromosomes – Types Based on Centromere Position

Match List-I with List-II.

Column I

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

Column II

  • I. Centromere situated close to the end forming one extremely short and one very long arms
  • II. Centromere at the terminal end
  • III. Centromere in the middle forming two equal arms of chromosomes
  • IV. Centromere slightly away from the middle forming one shorter arm and one longer arm

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

Solution

Concept types of chromosomes

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