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A chromosome carrying the centromere at one of the ends is called
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Options:
  • A acentric
  • B submetacentric
  • C telocentric
  • D metacentric.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: telocentric
If centromere is truly terminal, i.e. situated at the tip of chromosome, the chromosome is said to be telocentric. Telocentric chromosomes are very rare.

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