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Human Genetics: Karyotypes 46 TOTAL 23 homologous pairs.

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2 Human Genetics: Karyotypes 46 TOTAL 23 homologous pairs

3 Sex Chromosomes 2 sex chromosomes Typical Female = XX Typical Male = XY Autosomes: any chromosome that’s not a sex chromosome

4 What is a karyotype? Number and appearance of chromosome set 1.Search for homologous pairs 2.Examine sex chromosomes 3.Interpret disorder

5 Monosomy – missing chromosome TURNER SYNDROME Single X Chromosome XO 45; X

6 Trisomy – have 3 chromosomes instead of 2 Down Syndrome Extra Chromosome 21 47; X

7 Klinefelter’s Syndrome one or more extra sex chromosome 47; XXY Most common male chromosomal disorder.

8 SUPER FEMALE XXX

9 SUPER MALE XYY


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