Multiple choice

Direction: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below :

If the centromere is situated near the middle of the chromosome, it is called ______.

  1. Metacentric

  2. Acrocentric

  3. Telocentric

  4. Sub-metacentric
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Explanation

Metacentric chromosomes have the centromere positioned near or at the center, dividing the chromosome into two arms of roughly equal length. The prefix 'meta-' means middle or central, distinguishing it from other centromere positions.

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