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Karyotype. Investigating Chromosomal Abnormalities. Karyotype. Mitosis is stopped at metaphase Cells are stained with chemicals that reveal banding patterns in the chromosomes Geneticists match up chromosome pairs to identify abnormalities. Chromosomal Abnormalities.
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Karyotype Investigating Chromosomal Abnormalities
Karyotype • Mitosis is stopped at metaphase • Cells are stained with chemicals that reveal banding patterns in the chromosomes • Geneticists match up chromosome pairs to identify abnormalities
Chromosomal Abnormalities • A karyotype may reveal missing, extra or broken chromosomes • Some abnormalities have little impact on a person’s life • Some abnormalities can affect growth and development (physical and or mental) • Severe abnormalities may cause death at a very early age.