karyotypes Flashcards
1
Q
what is karyotyping used for
A
karyotyping is useful for identifying genetic disorders
2
Q
what are the female and male chromosomes
A
female = XX male = XY
3
Q
what is a pedigree
A
a pedigree can indicate which individuals have specific traits and/or genetic conditions
4
Q
what is a test cross used for
A
a test cross is used to identify whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for a dominant trait
