Chromosomes & Karyotypes

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Which set of chromosomes represents a male?

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XY

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How many total chromosomes do human cells contain?

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46

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Pairs of similar chromosomes are called...

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homologous chromosomes

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What is an organized picture of all of an organism’s homologous chromosome pairs lined up with each other?

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Karyotype

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In a duplicated chromosome, sister chromatids are attached by what structure?

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centromere

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What are chromosomes made of?

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DNA and proteins

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What is the function of chromosomes?

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To carry genetic information

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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23 pairs

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What is a karyotype used for?

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To diagnose genetic disorders and abnormalities

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What are sister chromatids?

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Identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere