Which of the following is true about a karyotype?

A) homologous chromosomes are arranged in pairs
B) sex chromosomes are identified separately from autosomes
C) chromosome pairs are assorted by both size and shape
D) banding patterns are used in pairing chromosomes
E) All of the answer choices are true about karyotypes.

Karyotype

Chromosomes arranged by pairs according to their size, shape, and general appearance in mitotic metaphase.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes; they come in pairs of matching chromosomes and contain the bulk of an organism’s genetic material.