MI 2.1.1 Chronicles of a Genetic Counselor

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By looking at the chromosomes how can you tell that this person is biologically female?

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Because there are two X chromosomes

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By looking at the chromosomes, is this individual biologically male or female?

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Male, because they have one X and one Y chromosome

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What is the mutation in this person's chromosomes?

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There's an extra 21

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This is called Turners syndrome, can you notice the mutation in the chromosomes?

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There is no Y chromosome

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What is different about the chromosomes of someone with Kleinfelters syndrome?

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There is an extra X chromosome

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Karyotype

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A karyotype is a visual representation of the chromosomes in an individual's cells.

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What is different about the chromosomes of a person with Angel Mans syndrome?

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They are missing one of chromosome 15

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Identify the chromosomal mutation known as Edwards Syndrome.

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There are 3 of chromosomes 18