Chromosomes for Karyotyping Are Often Obtained from a Blood Sample

question 40

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes for karyotyping are often obtained from a blood sample. Red blood cells, however, cannot be used for this purpose because

• A) they are too small.
• B) they lack nuclei.
• C) white blood cells are much more common.
• D) they have abnormal chromosomes.
• E) they are difficult to isolate.

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