Karyotype

Karyotype is a technique used to detect chromosomal abnormalities. To carry out this process, the cell cycle is arrested or stopped during mitosis when the chromosomes are coiled and visible. Karyotyping separates and aligns chromosomes by matching pairs. This facilitates the identification of any inconsistency. Diseases like Down Syndrome and other chromosomal diseases can be detected using this procedure. To learn more, click on the following links.

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List two diseases that can be diagnosed using this procedure. (Hint: look up chromosomal diseases)