What is a telocentric chromosome?

What is a telocentric chromosome?
  1. A chromosome with a middle centromere forming two equal arms
  2. A chromosome with a centromere slightly away from the middle
  3. A chromosome with a centromere close to its end
  4. A chromosome with a terminal centromere

Solution

A telocentric chromosome is a chromosome with a terminal centromere. This means that the centromere is located at the end of the chromosome, rather than in the middle or close to the end.

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