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A V-shaped chromosome is ______.

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Question

A V-shaped chromosome is ______.

Options

  • acrocentric

  • metacentric

  • telocentric

  • sub-metacentric

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Solution

A V-shaped chromosome is metacentric.

Explanation:

Metacentric chromosomes have their centromere positioned exactly in the middle, dividing the chromosome into two equal arms. During the anaphase stage of cell division, as spindle fibres pull the chromosome toward the pole from this central point, both arms trail behind equally. This symmetrical movement forces the chromosome to assume a distinct V-shaped appearance.
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Chapter 2: Structure of Chromosomes - Exercises [Page 21]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Structure of Chromosomes
Exercises | Q 1. (h) | Page 21

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