karyotypes

Hello students,

Today, you will be learning about genetics studies and how karyotyping is one of many techniques that allow us to look for several thousand possible genetic diseases in humans. To help introduce the topic please click on the following page [].


 * 1) Begin this activity by reading the introduction and learning how to correctly arrange chromosomes into a complete karyotype.
 * 2) Next click on Patient Histories. You will begin with Patient A. Pair each chromosome with the matching chromosome on the karyotype. Once you have completed the activity you will need to answer the following questions:
 * 3) What notation would you use to characterize Patient A's karyotype? (Review the topic "Interpreting the Karyotype")
 * 4) What diagnosis would you give patient A? (Review the topic "Make a diagnosis")
 * 5) Once you have answering the previous questions for Patient's A, B and C you need to create a research page about one chromosomal disorders. You may choose one that is briefly discussed on this webpage (Klinefelter's Syndrome, Down Syndrome or Trisomy 13) or one that you find of interest (i.e. Turner's Syndrome) and is teacher approved :-)
 * 6) Your page must include photos, detail informaiton about the disorder, treatment (if any) for this disorder and a quick summary on the benefits of using karyotypes to help with chromsomal disorders.