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Karyotypes. What are they?. What each of the human chromosomes look like. Karyotype. A picture of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification. Karyotype. Chromosomes are digitally arranged so that they are matched with their homologue or “partner” chromosome
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Karyotypes What are they?
Karyotype • A picture of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification
Karyotype • Chromosomes are digitally arranged so that they are matched with their homologue or “partner” chromosome • Homologue chromosomes are the same size, shape and carry the same genes, and one is inherited from each parent • They are numbered according to size
Sex determination with karyotype • This karyotype has 23 exact pairs, which means the person is female • Note that #23 chromosomes are both X
Normal Human Male • Note that #23 chromosomes are X and Y
Trisomy 21 • Abnormality shown in karyotype • Note that there are three copies of #21 chromosome • This person has Down Syndrome.
Monosomy X • Abnormality shown in karyotype • Note this person only has 1 copy of the X chromosome • This female has Turner’s syndrome