Association for Biology Laboratory Education

Using Chromosome Kits to Assemble Human Karyotypes
 

Kenneth W. Perkins

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 1986, Volume 7

Abstract

This exercise provides a hands on introduction to the preparation of human karyotypes. Students practice karyotype preparation using Biophotos of normal male and female chromosome smears. The students then prepare a karyotype using a Biophoto of chromosomes from a Down syndrome individual or from a Down syndrome carrier.

Keywords:  chromosome, Down Syndrome, cytogenetics, karyotype

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1985)