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Chromosomes having equal or almost equal arms are called

A. metacentric

B. acrocentric

C. polycentric

D. acentric.

Correct Answer : A.


Centromeres consist of a complex combination of proteins and DNA. They are essential to the division and ensure the accurate segregation of chromosomes. Metacentric chromosomes have the centromere in the centre, such that both sections are of equal length. Human chromosome 1 and 3 are metacentric.

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