Karyotypes

What is the mutation in this persons chromosomes?

• There is only one X

• 7 is shaped like a hockey stick

• There's an extra 21

• 1 is too curved

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This is called Turners syndrome, can you notice the mutation in the chromosomes?

• Both chromosomes 1 are bent

• There are too many chromosomes

• There are too many of chromosome 3

• There is no Y chromosome

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This person has Angel Mans syndrome. What is different about their chromosomes?

• Chromosome 1 is misshapen

• Chromosomes 21 is too small

• They are missing one of chromosome 15

• Chromosomes 7 and 8 look weird

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This is known as Edwards Syndrome, can you identify the chromosomal mutation?

• Chromosomes 1 and 2 are bent

• There is no Y chromosome

• This persons chromosomes are normal

• There are 3 of chromosomes 18

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Pick the best description.

• Normal

• Monosomy

• Trisomy

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Pick the best description.

• Normal

• Monosomy

• Trisomy

• Deletion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Pick the best description.

• Normal

• Monosomy

• Trisomy

• Quadsomy

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Pick the best description.

• Normal

• Monosomy

• Trisomy

• Mutation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Is this person male or female?

• Male

• Female

What is a karyotype?

• A visual representation of an individual's chromosomes

• A type of genetic mutation

• A method of DNA sequencing

• A process of cell division