Which type of chromosome has the longest p arm of the chromosome?
A) Acrocentric
B) Metacentric
C) Telocentric
D) Submetacentric

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Metacentric chromosomes have centromeres that are approximately in the middle, making their p (short) and q (long) arms almost equal in length. This configuration can sometimes make the p arm appear relatively long compared to chromosomes where the centromere is significantly off-center.

Which Type of Chromosome Has the Longest P Arm of the Chromosome