Karyotyping 1

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What is known as the Female chromosome?

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X

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

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By identifying the presence of XX (female) or XY (male) chromosomes.

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What is the easiest way to classify chromosomes?

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By size.

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What is created by staining chromosomes?

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Bands.

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What does a karyotype display?

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The number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.

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What is the male chromosome?

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Y.

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How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

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46 chromosomes.

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What is the term for a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes?

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Karyotype.

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What is the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes?

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Autosomes are non-sex chromosomes, while sex chromosomes determine the sex of an individual.

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What is the role of chromosomes in heredity?

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They carry genetic information from parents to offspring.