Question

in a karyotype, how are chromosomes arranged?
a by size and shape
b by function
c by the order they were discovered
d by color

Answer 1

In a karyotype, chromosomes are arranged **a) by size and shape**. More specifically, they are typically organized in descending order of size, with the largest chromosomes first, and they may also be arranged according to their banding patterns and centromere positions.