Chromosomes & Karyotypes

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: What is true for the two "sides" of the X of a chromosome?

• Each side is called a sister chromatid

• Each side is called a homologous chromosome

• Each side is composed of identical DNA

• Each side is composed of different DNA

The structure in the image is called a:

• Chromosome

• Karyotype

• Gene

• Protein

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How many pairs of homologous chromosomes are found in each (body) cell?

• 46

• 23

• 72

• 10

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Which chromosomes are shown in the image?

• Sex Chromosomes

• Autosomes

• Trisomy

• Monosomy

A karyotype is:

• A tool scientists use to analyze chromosomes

• A tool scientists use to predict the potential genotypes / phenotypes of offspring

• A tool scientist use to identify genes in the human genome

• A tool scientists use to identify criminals & find relatives

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Identify the tool in the image:

• Karyotype

• Gel Electrophoresis

• DNA Fingerprint

• Gene Analysis

XX

• Female

• Male

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XY

• Female

• Male

This person's sex is:

• Female

• Male

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This person's sex is:

• Female

• Male

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