Question
Select ALL characteristics and information that CAN be obtained from a karyotype? a number of sex chromosomes b number of autosomes c biological gender d number of chromosomes e single gene inherited disease f location of centromeres
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A karyotype can provide the following characteristics and information:
a. **Number of sex chromosomes** - Yes, the number of sex chromosomes can be determined from a karyotype.
b. **Number of autosomes** - Yes, the number of autosomes can also be determined.
c. **Biological gender** - Yes, biological gender can be inferred based on the presence of X and Y chromosomes.
d. **Number of chromosomes** - Yes, the overall number of chromosomes can be counted from a karyotype.
e. **Single gene inherited disease** - No, a karyotype cannot provide information about single gene inherited diseases as it does not show the specific genes but rather the structure and number of chromosomes.
f. **Location of centromeres** - Yes, the location of centromeres can be observed on the chromosomes in a karyotype.
In summary, the characteristics and information that can be obtained from a karyotype include:
- a (number of sex chromosomes)
- b (number of autosomes)
- c (biological gender)
- d (number of chromosomes)
- f (location of centromeres)
The only characteristic that **cannot** be obtained is:
- e (single gene inherited disease)
a. **Number of sex chromosomes** - Yes, the number of sex chromosomes can be determined from a karyotype.
b. **Number of autosomes** - Yes, the number of autosomes can also be determined.
c. **Biological gender** - Yes, biological gender can be inferred based on the presence of X and Y chromosomes.
d. **Number of chromosomes** - Yes, the overall number of chromosomes can be counted from a karyotype.
e. **Single gene inherited disease** - No, a karyotype cannot provide information about single gene inherited diseases as it does not show the specific genes but rather the structure and number of chromosomes.
f. **Location of centromeres** - Yes, the location of centromeres can be observed on the chromosomes in a karyotype.
In summary, the characteristics and information that can be obtained from a karyotype include:
- a (number of sex chromosomes)
- b (number of autosomes)
- c (biological gender)
- d (number of chromosomes)
- f (location of centromeres)
The only characteristic that **cannot** be obtained is:
- e (single gene inherited disease)