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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The nucleolar organiser is located on the chromosome in the region of
Options
A Primary constriction
B Secondary constriction
Correct Answer
C Kinetochore
D Telomere
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The nucleolar organizer region (NOR) is located at a secondary constriction on a chromosome. It contains the genes for ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and is responsible for nucleolus formation during interphase. The primary constriction is the centromere, the kinetochore is the protein structure at the centromere, and telomeres are the ends of chromosomes.

Hint

Think about which chromosomal constriction is associated with the formation of the nucleolus.

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