Interactive Karyotype Activity [new] -

Try one of the resources listed above in your next class. Watch as the quiet student who struggles with reading becomes the first to spot the missing chromosome. That is the power of interactive learning.

A karyotype is an individual’s complete set of chromosomes. In a laboratory setting, scientists stop cell division during metaphase to capture a clear "map" of the DNA. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes. Pairs: These are arranged into 23 pairs. Autosomes: Pairs 1 through 22 are non-sex chromosomes.

Whether the "waist" of the chromosome is in the middle or near the end. 2. Identifying Sex Interactive Karyotype Activity

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Key Learning Goals

Find the homologous pair for each chromosome. Use the banding patterns to ensure they are identical "mates". Try one of the resources listed above in your next class

Once the map is complete, students analyze the set for abnormalities. They then write a formal notation, such as (indicating a male with an extra 21st chromosome). ⚠️ Genetic Disorders Discovered in Activities