Karyotypes and Nondisjunction

Karyotypes and Nondisjunction

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a karyotype?

Back

A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, arranged in pairs by size and shape.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are autosomes?

Back

Autosomes are the 22 pairs of chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an individual.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sex chromosomes?

Back

Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that determine the sex of an individual, typically referred to as X and Y chromosomes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nondisjunction?

Back

Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during cell division, leading to an abnormal number of chromosomes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Turner's Syndrome?

Back

Turner's Syndrome is a genetic condition in females characterized by the presence of only one X chromosome (45XO), leading to various developmental issues.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the karyotype notation for Down Syndrome?

Back

The karyotype notation for Down Syndrome is 47XX+21 or 47XY+21, indicating an extra chromosome 21.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the sex of an individual from a karyotype?

Back

The sex of an individual can be determined by the presence of XX (female) or XY (male) sex chromosomes in the karyotype.

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