NEET Biology question

The nucleoprotein structures that occur at the ends of the chromosomes are

(A)Centrosomes
(B)TelomeresCorrect
(C)Centromeres
(D)Satellites

Answer: (B)

Solution

Telomeres are the specialized nucleoprotein structures found at the tips of chromosomes; they contain repetitive heterochromatic DNA, prevent the ends of chromosomes from sticking together, and help anchor chromosomes to the nuclear envelope. Centrosomes (a) are microtubule-organizing

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