Interactive Karyotype Activity -

Complex biological concepts become visual and tactile.

A karyotype is an individual’s complete set of chromosomes. In a laboratory setting, scientists stop cell division during metaphase to capture a clear "map" of the DNA. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes. Pairs: These are arranged into 23 pairs. Autosomes: Pairs 1 through 22 are non-sex chromosomes. Interactive Karyotype Activity

Whether the "waist" of the chromosome is in the middle or near the end. 2. Identifying Sex Complex biological concepts become visual and tactile