Definition
noun, plural: karyotypes
(genetics) The characterization of the chromosome complement of a species (such as the shape, type, number, etc. of chromosomes).
verb
To arrange and classify the chromosome complement of an organism based on the number, size, shape, and other characteristics of the chromosomes.
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The karyotype of an organism is usually displayed in photomicrographs wherein chromosomes are arranged in homologous pairs, and in descending order of size and relative position of the centromere.
Karyotype is used to study chromosomal aberrations, cellular function, or taxonomic relationships, or to gather information about past evolutionary events.
It can be used to know if a human (usually pre-born babies) has any chromosomal mutations and what is the person's sex.
there are no karyotypes of diabetes
Cells in metaphase are used to produce karyotypes.
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.
Asymmetric karyotypes that are composed of small and large chromosomes with no intermediates states (bimodal karyotypes),for example Agave and Yucca genera from the family Agavaceae.
All of the chromosomes found in an organism.
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
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karyotypes are taken during metaphase
Karyotypes can detect non disjunction by showing abnormal chromosome numbers. Non disjunction occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division, leading to an imbalance of chromosomes in the resulting cells. Karyotypes can be analyzed to identify any extra or missing chromosomes, indicating the occurrence of non disjunction.
Karyotypes, along with morphogens, determine the Physical Shape of Organisms.
by the single pair of sex chromosomes