Which of the Following Best Describes a Karyotype

Question

Which of the following best describes a karyotype?
A)a pictorial representation of all the genes for a species
B)a display of each of the chromosomes of a single cell
C)the combination of all the maternal and paternal chromosomes of a species
D)the collection of all the chromosomes in an individual organism
E)a photograph of all the cells with missing or extra chromosomes

Accepted Answer

A karyotype is a visual representation of the chromosomes of an individual organism or a cell, arranged in order by size and shape. It displays all the chromosomes of a single cell, usually from a person, and is used to identify chromosome abnormalities or disorders. Options A, C, D, and E are inaccurate descriptions of a karyotype.