KARYOTYPE

Karyotype

A karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. The term is also used for the complete set of chromosomes in a species, or an individual organism.

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karyotype

Noun

  1. The observed characteristics (number, type, shape etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
  2. A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
  3. A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

Verb

  1. To investigate or record such characteristics


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