Genetics, Pedigrees, & Karyotypes

How many chromosomes are shown in a normal human karyotype?

• 2
• 12
• 25
• 46

By looking at this karyotype you can determine that this person ______ ________.

• has Trisomy 21 (Downs Syndrome)

• has Monosomy X (Turners Syndrome)

• is normal

• has Trisomy 13(Patau Syndrome)

What can you  determine about this person based on their karyotype?

• They have Downs Syndrome
• They have Turner's Syndrome
• They have Edward's Syndrome
• They are completely Normal

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What can you determine about this person based on their karyotype?

• They have Turner's Syndrome (Monosomy X)

• They have Downs Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

• They are normal

• They are male

If a gene is found only on the X chromosome and not the Y chromosome, it is said to be what?

• sex-linked trait
• polygenic trait
• codominant trait
• incomplete dominance trait

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An image that displays homologous chromosomes within a nucleus is called a:

• Pedigree

• Karyotype

• Family Tree

• Cladogram

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

In humans, chromosomes 1-22 are called:

• Autosomes

• Sex chromosomes

• Chromatids

• Carotenoids

In humans, the 23rd pair of chromosomes are called:

• Autosomes

• Sex chromosomes

• Chromatids

• Gender chromosomes

In this human karyotype, is the individual male or female?

• Male

• Female

What 2 factors can a karyotype tell you?

• Gender

• Gene mutations

• Phenotype (physical appearance)

• Presence of chromosomal disorders