Cells from the fluid are cultured and a karyotype test – an analysis of the cells' chromosomal makeup – is performed.

III. What is Karyotype? in genetics

Arrange the typical steps involved in the preparation of a karyotype according to the order in which they are performed, with the earliest step at the top.InstructionsDrag and drop application.Choice 1 of 6. Photograph the cells. toggle buttonPhotograph the cells.Choice 2 of 6. Add a chemical to stop division. toggle buttonAdd a chemical to stop division.Choice 3 of 6. Obtain a sample of cells. toggle buttonObtain a sample of cells.Choice 4 of 6. Apply a stain to the cells. toggle buttonApply a stain to the cells.Choice 5 of 6. Stimulate the cells to divide. toggle buttonStimulate the cells to divide.Choice 6 of 6. Use a computer program to pair the chromosomes. toggle buttonUse a computer program to pair the chromosomes.

A karyotype (a display of the chromosomes in a cell) is often used to look for genetic disorders. Karyotype results would not be useful to determine ________.sexDown syndromeeye colorTurner syndrome

Which technique can be used to examine the chromosomes of a fetus for possible genetic defects? (1) pedigree analysis (2) analysis of fetal urine (3) karyotyping (4) blood cell tests

Chromosomes with different lengths, different centromere positions, and different staining patterns on a karyotype.Group of answer choicesnonhomologous chromosomeshomologous chromosomes