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

A) Centrosomes
B) Telomeres
C) Centromeres
D) Satellites
Explanation

The tips of chromosomes are called telomeres. These show difference in structure and composition from rest of the chromosomes. Telomere has a unique property as it prevents the ends of chromosomes from sticking together alongwith it facilates attachment of chromosomes with nuclear envelope. Telomeres contain heterochromatin or repetitives DNA and bounded by specialized proteins.

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