Asked by Freedom Fighter Snoopyzwife215 on Jun 04, 2024
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A karyotype will detect which of the following genetic diseases?
A) Turner syndrome
B) Klinefelter syndrome
C) Down syndrome
D) cri du chat syndrome
E) All of the answer choices listed can be detected with a karyotype.
Karyotype
The number, size, and shape of chromosomes in an organism’s cell, serving as a tool for chromosome analysis and genetic diagnosis.
Genetic Diseases
Disorders caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often resulting in various health issues and conditions.
- Describe the function and methodology of karyotyping in detecting anomalies in chromosomes.
Verified Answer
AN
Achint NandaJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes arranged in pairs. Therefore, any chromosomal abnormality, such as Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), Down syndrome (trisomy 21), and cri du chat syndrome (deletion of part of chromosome 5) can be detected using a karyotype.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the function and methodology of karyotyping in detecting anomalies in chromosomes.