Karyotypes

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What is a karyotype?
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A karyotype is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells.
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What information can you get from having a karyotype done?
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-Determine the cause of a baby's birth defects or disability -Identify the sex of a person by determining the presence of the Y chromosome.
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Humans have how many chromosomes?
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Typically, 46
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What are the first 22 pairs of chromosomes called?
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Autosomes
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What is the 23rd pair of chromosomes called?
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Sex chromosomes
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Which chromosomes determine female?
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X chromosomes
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Which chromosomes determine male?
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Y chromosomes
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What disorder results from an extra 21 chromosome?
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Down syndrome
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What disorder results from an extra 13 chromosome?
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Trisomy 13
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What disorder results from an extra X sex chromosome?
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Klinefelter syndrome