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Q.If centromere is situated in the middle of the chromosome, it is called _______.

(a) metacentric
(b) acrocentric
(c) submetacentric
(d) telocentric
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Correct answer: (a) metacentric

A chromosome is classified by centromere position; a centrally placed centromere makes it metacentric.

Chromosomes are classified based on the position of the centromere, which determines the relative lengths of the two chromosome arms. When the centromere lies exactly (or almost) in the middle, dividing the chromosome into two equal arms, it is called metacentric (V-shaped at anaphase). If the centromere is slightly away from the centre, giving arms of unequal but comparable length, …

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