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What is a telocentric chromosome?
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Options:
  • A A chromosome with a middle centromere forming two equal arms
  • B A chromosome with a centromere slightly away from the middle
  • C A chromosome with a centromere close to its end
  • D A chromosome with a terminal centromere
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A chromosome with a terminal centromere
A telocentric chromosome is a chromosome with a terminal centromere. This means that the centromere is located at the end of the chromosome, rather than in the middle or close to the end.

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