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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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