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True or False. In submetacentric chromosome, the centromere is present right in the centre and both the arms are equal.

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Question

True or False.

In submetacentric chromosome, the centromere is present right in the centre and both the arms are equal.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

In a metacentric chromosome, the centromere is in the exact center with equal arms. A submetacentric chromosome has the centromere slightly away from the center, creating one slightly shorter arm and one longer arm (L-shape).

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Chapter 2: Structure of Chromosome - EXERCISE [Page 29]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Structure of Chromosome
EXERCISE | Q 5. | Page 29
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