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3. A chromosome possessing a centromere located exactly at the terminal end is morphologically classified as

A. Metacentric
B. Acrocentric
C. Telocentric
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D. Sub-metacentric

📝 Explanation

Telocentric chromosomes exhibit a centromere at the absolute terminal end, resulting in a single visible arm. Metacentric has a central centromere, sub-metacentric has a slightly off-center centromere, and acrocentric has a near-terminal centromere.

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  • Metacentric
  • Acrocentric
  • Telocentric
  • Sub-metacentric

Telocentric chromosomes exhibit a centromere at the absolute terminal end, resulting in a single visible arm. Metacentric has a central centromere, sub-metacentric has a slightly off-center centromere, and acrocentric has a near-terminal centromere.

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