Question

in a karyotype how are chromosomes arranged?
by color
by function
by the order they are discovered
by size and shape

Answer 1

In a karyotype, chromosomes are arranged primarily **by size and shape**. They are typically grouped in homologous pairs, ordered from largest to smallest. Additionally, chromosomes can be categorized based on centromere position (metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric, and telocentric) and stained to create distinctive banding patterns that aid in identification.