Human Chromosome and Karyotyping Biology 12
Human Chromosomes: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes 22 pairs are called autosomes (they are the same in males and females
Sex Chromosomes: One pair of chromosomes differ in males and females, Called sex chromosomes, there are two types: X chromosome (similar to all other chromosomes) Y chromosome (shorter and hook shape)
Females: Have two x chromosomes (one from mother and one from father)
Males: Have one x chromosomes (from mother) and one y (from father)
Karyotyping: A karyotype is an organized profile of a person's chromosomes. Chromosomes are arranged and numbered by size, from largest to smallest. This helps scientists quickly identify chromosomal alterations that may result in a genetic disorder. To make a karyotype, scientists isolate DNA and then take a picture of the chromosomes. Then they cut them out and match them up using size, banding pattern and centromere position as guides.
Karyotyping: the process
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To do: Worksheet: Chromosomes and Genes Page 125 question 12 a, b