Multiple choice

The chromosome showing L-shaped structure by the presence of centromere is termed as

  1. acentric

  2. metacentric

  3. sub-metacentric

  4. telocentric

  5. -

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A chromosome with the centromere so placed that it divides the chromosome into two arms of strikingly unequal length is sub-metacentric. Such chromosomes are L-shaped.