Chromosomes
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how many chromosomes does a human have
46
what is a karyotype
a picture of a persons chromosomes
what does a karyotype show
human or non human, the sex of the child and any abnormalities
where are chromosomes located
nucleus
why are chromosomes found in pairs
one comes from mom and one comes from dad
what are the three chromosomes characteristics used to organize a karyotype
size, position of the centromere, and the characteristic banding pattern
could two individuals have the same karyotype
yes, identical twins do