Karyotypes
How karyotypes are made… sist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Humans have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs 1 st – 22 nd = autosomes 23 rd = sex chromosomes
Karyotype Karyotype = chart of paired chromosomes
Sex Determination 1 st – 22 nd = autosomes 23 rd = sex chromosomes (determine the sex) XX = femaleXY = male Female Male
Male or female? Female!
Male or female? Male!
What do karyotypes allow us to observe? 1.Gender or sex of the individual 2.Chromosomal disorders
How can you tell nondisjunction has occurred?
Chromosomal Disorders, caused by nondisjunction, are “read” using karyotypes
Chromosomal Disorders Chromosomal Disorders= diseases that result from an abnormality in chromosome number – Caused by NONDISJUNCTION (failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis)
Nondisjunction
Karyotypes allow us to see Chromosomal Disorders 3 Chromosomal Disorders: 1.Down Syndrome 2.Klinefelter Syndrome 3.Turner Syndrome
Down Syndrome AKA “Trisomy 21” 3 chromosomes of the 21 st pair Causes: mental and physical disability
Down Syndrome
Kleinfelter’s Syndrome Kleinfelter syndrome = trisomy 23 (sex chromosomes) Causes: small testicles, reduced fertility in males
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Turner Syndrome Missing X chromosome Causes: non working ovaries; male-like stature Females only
Turner Syndrome
What causes chromosomal disorders?