CG Biology Exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

p arm A single chromosome has a short arm called ________. (top) q arm A single chromosome has a long arm called ________. (bottom) Centromere the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division. Metacentric describes a chromosome that has a centrally placed centromere Submetacentric describes a chromosome whose centromere is placed closer to one end than the other Acrocentric chromosomes with tiny P arms Karyotype number and appearance of chromosomes- picture of someone's chromosomes, taken from a single cell. Karyotype can reveal large segments of missing or extra genetic material. Metaphase Cells are arrested in ____ when the chromosomes are most condensed.