Karyotyping Is Useful for Determining

question 72

Multiple Choice

Karyotyping is useful for determining:

• A) the number of chromosomes in an individual
• B) the presence of recessive traits
• C) whether a specific gene is missing from a chromosome
• D) whether gene mutations have occurred
• E) the presence of sickle cell anemia

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Definitions:

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and chlorine; a strong, corrosive acid commonly used in a variety of industrial and laboratory processes.

Molality

A metric indicating the amount of solute per unit weight of solvent, calculated in moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Molarity

The quantification of how much solute is present in a solution, represented by moles of solute per liter of solution.

Infrared Region

A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than visible light and shorter than microwaves, typically used in heating and imaging technologies.