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a karyotype: (choose all that apply) *
organized image of an organisms chromosomes
can be used to determine the gender of an organism
can be used to identify certain chromosomal abnormalities that are based on chromosome counts.
show only autosomes
show only sex chromosomes
shows homologous pairs
this is a required question
A karyotype is an organized image of an organism’s chromosomes, arranged by size, banding pattern, and centromere position. It includes both autosomes and sex chromosomes (homologous pairs), so it can determine gender via sex chromosomes (e.g., XX for female, XY for male in humans). It also identifies chromosomal abnormalities like aneuploidy (e.g., trisomy 21) based on chromosome counts. It does not show only autosomes or only sex chromosomes.
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Organized image of an organism's chromosomes, Can be used to determine the gender of an organism, Can be used to identify certain chromosomal abnormalities that are based on chromosome counts., Shows homologous pairs