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Question 17 • Biology

Which of these is a method that geneticists use to determine if an individual has chromosome abnormalities?

Answer
A
examination of the meiosis process of the chromosomes
B
DNA fingerprinting of the individual
C
X-ray of the individual
D
karyotype of the individual’s chromosomes

Explanation

A karyotype displays an individual’s chromosomes arranged by size and shape, so geneticists can check for extra, missing, or structurally altered chromosomes. DNA fingerprinting identifies variations in DNA sequences but does not show the chromosome number and structure as directly. Therefore, the correct choice is a karyotype of the individual’s chromosomes.

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