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Question
Long answer type question.
Describe the different types of chromosomes.
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Solution
Following are the four types of chromosomes with respect to the position of the centromere: Acrocentric (j shaped), Telocentric (i shaped), Sub-metacentric (L shaped) and Metacentric (V-shaped).
| Type of chromosome | Name of chromosome | Position of centromere |
 |
Metacentric | Middle of the chromosome |
 |
Sub-metacentric | Some distance away from the centre of chromosomes |
 |
Acrocentric | Near one end of the chromosome |
 |
Telocentric | At one end |
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