Karyotypes Flashcards
Learn about Karyotypes
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What is a Karyotype?
A
A karyotype is a visualation of a individuals chromosomes.
2
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What is the karyotype used for?
A
The karyotype is used to look for abnormal structured numbers of chromosomes.
3
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What does homologous mean?
A
Homologous chromosomes are the same size, shape and carry the same genes.
4
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What is down-syndrome?
A
Trisomy 21 = Three copies of 21
5
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What is turner-syndrome?
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Monosmy X, you only have one X
6
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What is klinesselters?
A
XXY male = extra X
