A chromosome whose centromere lies at or very near one end is described as

  • A. metacentric
  • B. submetacentric
  • C. acrocentric
  • D. telocentric

Explanation

Centromere position names the chromosome: metacentric gives equal arms, submetacentric unequal ones, acrocentric a very short arm, and telocentric a terminal centromere. These shapes are read directly from a karyotype photograph.

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