When the centromere is situated in the middle of two equal arms of chromosomes, the chromosome is referred as :
- Acrocentric
- Metacentric
- Telocentric
- Sub-metacentric
Answer
(2) Metacentric
Solution
As per NCERT, chromosomes are classified by the position of the centromere:
Metacentric – centromere in the middle, forming two equal arms.
Sub-metacentric – centromere slightly away from the middle (one shorter, one longer arm).
Acrocentric – centromere close to one end (one extremely short arm).
Telocentric – centromere at the terminal end.
Answer: (2)