Anatomy – MCQ 73 – Y chromosome

Which of following is the feature of Y chromosome?
A. Acrocentric
B. Telocentric
C. Submetacentric
D. Metacentric

Correct answer : A. Acrocentric

Y chromosome – Acrocentric
X chromosome – Submetacentric

Tip for remembering : Acro- stands for summit, height etc. Men are taller. Hence Y chromosome is acrocentric. 🙂

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madhavi March 31, 2015

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