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Karyotyping is a diagram of ones chromosomes and is used to help determine if a baby will inherit any genetic disorders. Overall, Karyotyping is useful in studing chromosomes and how they work.

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Karyotypes can be used for detecting genetic diseases like: down syndrome, cris du chat, and various other diseases.

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Cells in metaphase are used to produce karyotypes.


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It can be used to know if a human (usually pre-born babies) has any chromosomal mutations and what is the person's sex.


How might karyotypes be useful to doctors?

Doctors can use karyotypes to determine the sex of an individual. They can also use karyotypes to determine whether an individual has an abnormal number of chromosomes or noticeable chromosomal mutations, such as large deletions, additions, or translocations.


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What are shown on a karyotypes?

All of the chromosomes found in an organism.


What are karyotypes found in?

A karyotype is the characteristic chromosome complement of a eukaryote species. In essence karyotypes describe your chromosomes. for more information go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyotype


How do you draw a data table to record observations of karyotypes?

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