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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.

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