Centromere Structure & Chromosome Classification — NEET Biology
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What is a centromere? How does the position of centromere form the basis of classification of chromosomes. Support your answer with a diagram showing the position of centromere on different types of chromosomes.
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Refer to the diagram showing different types of chromosomes based on centromere position (a–d). Which labelled chromosome represents a submetacentric chromosome?
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