PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A doctor can look at the chromosomes of a cell in a karyotype.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a karyotype test? A karyotype test is a type of genetic testing. It looks at the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of cells from your body. Chromosomes are found in the cell nucleus, which is like the command center of a cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karyotyping is a test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells. This test can help identify genetic problems as the cause of a disorder or disease. Karyotyping is a test used to identify chromosome abnormalities as the cause of malformation or disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The statement (b) All eukaryotic karyotypes contain 46 chromosomes is not true.

Detailed explanation-4: -By looking at your chromosomes under a microscope and taking pictures of them (karyotyping), lab specialists may be able to tell whether or not you have any extra or missing chromosomes or pieces of chromosomes. Abnormalities in your chromosomes help healthcare providers diagnose many health conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -To obtain a view of an individual’s karyotype, cytologists photograph the chromosomes and then cut and paste each chromosome into a chart, or karyogram, also known as an ideogram. In a given species, chromosomes can be identified by their number, size, centromere position, and banding pattern.

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