Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Chapter 13.3, Problem 1LO
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The role of a Karyotype in genetic counseling.
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A Karyotype is the test which is used to study the number, shape and appearance of nucleus in the eukaryotic cell. It is visual display of chromosomes that are arranged by size, their banding patterns and the shape. It is done to study any abnormality that can cause chromosomal or genetic defect. Karyotype is used for many purposes like, studying chromosomal abnormalities, cell functions and gathers information about evolutionary events.
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Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 13.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 13.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 13.1 - Explain how mutations are related to alleles.Ch. 13.1 - Summarize the role of transposons in causing...Ch. 13.1 - 3. Explain why point mutations may be silent, but...Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 1ACh. 13.1 - Prob. 2ACh. 13.1 - Prob. 3ACh. 13.1 - Prob. 4A
Ch. 13.2 - Distinguish between a chromosomal deletion and...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 13.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 13.2 - Explain why a deletion can potentially have a...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 13.2 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 13.2 - Prob. 5ACh. 13.2 - Prob. 6ACh. 13.3 - 1. Explain the role of a karyotype in genetic...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 13.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 13.3 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 4CYPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 7ACh. 13.3 - Prob. 8ACh. 13.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 13.4 - Prob. 2LOCh. 13.4 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 13.4 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 13.4 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 13.4 - Prob. 9ACh. 13.4 - Prob. 10ACh. 13 - Prob. 1BYBCh. 13 - Prob. 2BYBCh. 13 - How can the chromosome number of an individual be...Ch. 13 - Prob. S10.1BYBCh. 13 - Prob. S12.1BYBCh. 13 - Prob. S9.4BYBCh. 13 - Prob. 1TCCh. 13 - Prob. 2TCCh. 13 - Prob. 3TC
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