Vocabulary Term Details

Karyotypes

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyotypes)

A karyotype (Greek karyon = kernel, seed or nucleus) is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. The term is also used for the complete set of chromosomes in a species, or an individual organism. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Genetic structures
N/AChromosomes
Ploidy

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Approved Date
30-Jan-2013

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