Practice question
Question
Two chromosomes are examined. Chromosome X has two equal arms, while chromosome Y has its centromere at the terminal end. How should X and Y be classified, respectively?
Explanation
A metacentric chromosome has a centrally positioned centromere and two equal arms. A telocentric chromosome has a terminal centromere. Classification therefore requires relating arm lengths to centromere position.
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