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Karyotope

Description:

A karyotope refers to the complete set of chromosomes found within a cell of an organism. It represents the organized and condensed arrangement of chromosomes that can be observed during the metaphase stage of cell division.

Sample Sentences:

• In humans, the karyotope consists of 46 chromosomes, including 22 pairs of autosomes and two sex chromosomes.
• The study of karyotypes allows scientists to identify genetic disorders by analyzing abnormalities in the karyotope.
• The visualization of the karyotope helps geneticists determine the gender of an individual.
• A karyotope analysis is often conducted during prenatal testing to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the developing fetus.

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