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The chromosomes in which the centromere is situated close to one end are:

Option: 1

Acrocentric 


Option: 2

Telocentric 


Option: 3

Sub-metacentric 


Option: 4

Metacentric 


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The Nucleus -

The Nucleus 

  • The nucleus is the most prominent and important membrane bound organelle of the eukaryotic cell. 

  • It is referred to as the brain of the cell because it contains the DNA which is responsible for carrying the information of various functions of the cell. 

  • It was discovered by Robert Brown in 1831. 

 

Based on the position of the centromere, the chromosomes can be classified into four types:
1) Metacentric chromosome- middle centromere forming two equal arms.
2) Sub-metacentric- centromere slightly away from the centre.
3)Acrocentric- centromere is situated close to its end 
4)Telocentric- terminal centromere

 

Acrocentric chromosomes - centromere is situated close to its end 

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