STANDARDZoology-Genetics
STANDARD Zoology Chromosome Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The shorter and longer arms of a submetacentric chromosome are referred to as
A
m-arm and n-arm respectively
B
s-arm and l-arm respectively
C
p-arm and q-arm respectively
D
q-arm and p-arm respectively
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Submetacentric chromosome is heterobrachial. The short arm is designated as 'p' arm (p = petite, i.e., short) and the long arm is designated as 'q' arm.
Found an issue with this question?