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Karyotypes

In this activity, students explore the process of amniocentesis and assemble a karyotype.

Karyotypes: A group of chromosomes in a human cell.

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All the chromosomes in a human cell is called a karyotpe.

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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • assemble and explain a karyotype

  • explain amniocentesis and describe the process.

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Published: 29 July 2008Updated: 1 March 2013
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