Asked by Terri Bryant on Jun 08, 2024
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A display of the chromosomes of a somatic cell during metaphase of mitosis is the ________.
A) karyotype
B) autosome
C) homolog
D) locus
E) genome
Karyotype
Display of chromosomes arranged by pairs.
Somatic Cell
Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells, forming the body of the organism.
Metaphase
Time during cell division when the chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell.
- Apprehend the design and operation of chromosomes and genes.
- Describe the process and significance of karyotyping.
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David BaisdenJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A karyotype is a complete set of chromosomes in a cell and is typically displayed during metaphase of mitosis when chromosomes are most condensed and visible under a microscope.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the design and operation of chromosomes and genes.
- Describe the process and significance of karyotyping.