Karyotyping with Magnetic Chromosomes 1-Station Kit

Intermediate —Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge. Recommended for grade 9 and up. A karyotype is a chart showing an individuals chromosomes. Preparing a karyotype is a standard step in diagnosing several human abnormalities. Using a printed, magnetic karyotype layout board and illustrations of human chromosomes, students prepare and analyze normal and abnormal human karyotypes. They identify each magnetic chromosome and its homologous pair based upon size, centromere position, and banding pattern, then arrange them in standard karyotype format on the magnetic layout board. Students...