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The chromosome in which centrometer lies slightly away from the middle of the chromosome resulting into one shorter arm, is called as

A

metacentric

B

submetacentric

C

acrocentric

D

telocentric.

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B
In submetacentric type of chromosome, the centromere lies at some disance away from the midpoint, dividing the chromosome into two unequal arms.
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  • Chromosome in which centromere is present in almost at the middle of chromosomes is known as:-

    A
    Metacentric
    B
    Sub metacentric
    C
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    D
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    A
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    C
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    D
    Sub- metacentric

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