Vocabulary: Human Karyotyping

A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.

A change in a sequence of your DNA.

A molecule that contains genetic information.

A structure that carries genetic information within cells, containing DNA and proteins.

The complete set of genetic material in an organism.

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism (e.g., X and Y chromosomes).

To store and transmit genetic information.

A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

Proteins perform a variety of functions including structural support, transport, and catalyzing biochemical reactions.

A laboratory technique used to visualize chromosomes in a cell to assess their number and structure.