What characteristics are used to identify chromosomes when constructing a karyotype?

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What characteristics are used to identify chromosomes when constructing a karyotype?

The length of the chromosome

The position of the centromere of the chromosomes

The pattern of bands on the chromosome

The position of the chromosome on the spindle

2007-05-12 06:18:34 · 2 answers · asked by Dave Angel 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The first three choices are all used to identify chromosomes for karyotyping.

The position on the spindle is not used.

2007-05-12 08:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The pattern of bands on the chromosome

2007-05-12 13:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by jjollyday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋