Question

What does a karyotype show?

Answer 1

Most living things have chromosomes, or units of genetic information, in their cells. The number and appearance of chromosomes vary among species. A karyotype is the number, size, and shape of chromosomes in an organism. To determine the karyotype of an organism, scientists must follow these steps:

Collect a cell from an individualInduce the cell to divideStop cell division in metaphase when chromosomes are easiest to seeStain the chromosomes to make them visibleView the cell under a microscope