What is the disc-shaped structure present on the centromere of each chromosome called?

  • A
    Satellite
  • B
    Kinetochore
  • C
    Chromatid
  • D
    Histone

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$(i)$ Centromere is present in the middle of the chromosomes and forms two equal arms.
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