Karyotype Quiz

1. Most humans have_______total chromosomes, including _______sex chromosomes and ________ autosomes.

• A. 46,44,2

• B. 46,2,44

• C. 44,46,2

• D. 44, 2, 46

How would you describe the X chromosome compared to the Y chromosome?

• They are the same size.

• They have the same genetic information.

• The X is smaller than the Y.

• The Y is smaller than the X.

Chromosomes that do not determine the sex of individuals are called

• virulents.

• autosomes.

• karyotypes.

• centrosomes.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

• A karyotype is a visual display of chromosomes arranged according to size.

• most karyotypes of humans have 46 total chromosomes.

• both A and B are true

• All of the above are true.

The image to the right represents a

• normal male.

• abnormal male.

• normal female.

• abnormal female.

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karyotypes are constructed by matching ________________chromosomes.

• synonymous

• homologous

• asynchronous

• notbettathanous

Karyotypes are used in genetic counseling. check the correct answer.

• true.

• false.

Which chromosome listed below, would be more likely to carry the gene for skin color?

• chromosome 17

• chromosome 23

The area of a chromosome where the shape is "pinched in" is called the

• centromere.

• centriole.

• carotid plate.

• telomere.

Trisomy 21 results in a condition known as

• aneuplody.

• Huntington's disease.

• Down's Syndrome.

• Sickle-cell anemia.

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