Question

Metaphase chromosome are classified based on which characteristics

Answer 1

The metacentric chromosomes will appear as 'V' shaped structures in the metaphase stage of cell division. Ø Metacentric chromosomes are considered as a primitive type of chromosome.

Answer 2

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Correct Question : Metacentric chromosomes are classified on which characteristics ?

As we know that the chromosomes are of four types, which are classified on the basis of different positions of centromere of the particular chromosome.

Four types of chromosomes are :

1. Acrocentric chromosomes
2. Sub - Metacentric chromosomes
3. Telocentric chromosomes
4. Metacentric chromosomes

Now, coming to the point.

Basically, the chromosomes in which the centromere is present at the center or near about the center are known as metacentric chromosomes. It means that the centromere is present where the lengths of the sister chromatid remains equal from both sides.

So,

As the metacentric chromosomes are classified on the basis of the position of the centromere ( that is at center of the chromosomes ).