Karyotypes

In this activity, students explore the process of amniocentesis and assemble a karyotype.

Karyotypes

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All the chromosomes in a human cell is called a karyotpe.

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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• assemble and explain a karyotype

• explain amniocentesis and describe the process.

Download the Word file for:

• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do

• student handouts.