Karyotypes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a karyotype?
A
- a set of chromosomes in a cell
2
Q
What do karyotypes show?
A
- the number, size and shape of the chromosomes during metaphase of mitosis
3
Q
What are non-sex chromosomes called?
A
- autosomes
4
Q
What are sex chromosomes called?
A
- gonosomes
5
Q
Why are karyotypes useful?
A
- can show whether a cell comes from a male or a female
- can show abnormal chromosomes
