DefinitionIntroductory
What is the definition of karyotype as described in the chapter?
A karyotype is defined as a picture of a cell's chromosomes organized according to size.
Key points
- Karyotype shows the arrangement of chromosomes.
- It includes 46 chromosomes in humans, arranged in 23 pairs.
- The sex chromosomes (XY for males, XX for females) are included in the karyotype.
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