alleryStart learning →A metacentric chromosome has its centromere located where?
AAt the terminal end
BClose to one end
CAt the exact middle
DSlightly off centre
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. At the exact middle
A middle centromere divides a metacentric chromosome into two equal arms.
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