Karyotypes

Karyotypes Definition - A picture of chromosomes cut out and grouped together. Typical human karyotype would look like…

Is the following individual male or female?

“Normal” Human Female Why? Because she lacks a “Y” chromosome.

Is the following individual male or female?

“Normal” Human Male Why? Because he has a “Y” chromosome.

Karyotypes An embryo without an X chromosome is incapable of survival Definition - A picture of chromosomes cut out and grouped together. Typical human karyotype: 46 total chromosomes 23 total pairs 44 autosomes 2 sex chromosomes (XX or XY) An embryo without an X chromosome is incapable of survival

What appears abnormal about the following karyotype?

Monosomy X Female Turner Syndrome Pectus excavatum (picture) Short stature Webbed neck Abnormal eye features (drooping eyelids) Absent or retarded development of secondary sexual characteristics that normally appear at puberty Infertility Dry eyes

What appears abnormal about the following karyotype?

Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome Female

What appears abnormal about the following karyotype?

Trisomy 13 They usually do not live past age one.

What appears abnormal about the following karyotype?

XXY Klinefelter Syndrome Tall (around six feet) Hypogonadism (small testes) Unable to produce sperm (infertile) Sparse facial and body hair Gynecomastia (male breast disorder)

What appears abnormal about the following karyotype?

XYY Jacob’s Syndrome Tend to have a wiry-build Severe acne Minor birth defects Minor outturning of the elbows Fertility is not affected