Multiple choice

Which of the following types of chromosome acquires the shape of 'J' during anaphase?

  1. Telocentric

  2. Acrocentric

  3. Sub-metacentric

  4. Metacentric

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Here the centromere is located far away from the centre of the chromosome so that the two arms are highly unequal. The chromosome acquires the shape of 'J' during anaphase.