Question
Select ALL characteristics and information that CAN be obtained from a karyotype? a number of sex chromosomes b location of centromeres c biological gender d number of autosomes e number of chromosomes f single gene inherited disease
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From a karyotype, you can obtain the following characteristics and information:
a. **Number of sex chromosomes** - Yes, karyotypes can show the presence and number of sex chromosomes (e.g., XX or XY).
b. **Location of centromeres** - Yes, the position of centromeres can be observed, which helps in distinguishing between metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric, and telocentric chromosomes.
c. **Biological gender** - Yes, based on the number and type of sex chromosomes, one can infer biological gender.
d. **Number of autosomes** - Yes, the karyotype displays the number of autosomes present in the organism.
e. **Number of chromosomes** - Yes, the total number of chromosomes can be counted from the karyotype.
f. **Single gene inherited disease** - No, a karyotype provides information about the structure and number of chromosomes, but it does not give specific information about single gene mutations or diseases.
So, the correct selections from the list are: **a, b, c, d, e.**
a. **Number of sex chromosomes** - Yes, karyotypes can show the presence and number of sex chromosomes (e.g., XX or XY).
b. **Location of centromeres** - Yes, the position of centromeres can be observed, which helps in distinguishing between metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric, and telocentric chromosomes.
c. **Biological gender** - Yes, based on the number and type of sex chromosomes, one can infer biological gender.
d. **Number of autosomes** - Yes, the karyotype displays the number of autosomes present in the organism.
e. **Number of chromosomes** - Yes, the total number of chromosomes can be counted from the karyotype.
f. **Single gene inherited disease** - No, a karyotype provides information about the structure and number of chromosomes, but it does not give specific information about single gene mutations or diseases.
So, the correct selections from the list are: **a, b, c, d, e.**