Let’s go step by step to solve this problem.
We are looking at
Karyotype 1. The worksheet tells us:
- A normal human has
46 chromosomes, arranged in
23 pairs.
- Pairs 1–22 are
autosomes (same in males and females).
- Pair 23 is the
sex chromosomes:
→
XX = female
→
XY = male
- If there’s an extra chromosome in a pair →
Trisomy
- If missing one →
Monosomy
- If a piece attaches to another →
Translocation
Now, let’s look at Karyotype 1:
✔ Count the total number of chromosomes:
There are 23 pairs shown — that’s 46 chromosomes total. So,
Number of chromosomes = 46
✔ Look at the sex chromosomes (pair 23):
It shows
two X chromosomes → so the individual is
female
✔ Check for abnormalities:
Look at each pair — do any have 3 chromosomes? Or only 1? Or weird shapes?
In Karyotype 1:
- All autosomes (pairs 1–22) have exactly 2 chromosomes each.
- Sex chromosomes (pair 23) are XX — also 2 chromosomes.
→ No trisomy, no monosomy, no translocation visible.
So, it’s
normal.
The chart already has some answers filled in red:
- Name of Karyotype: Karotype 1
✔
- Number of chromosomes: 46
✔
- Sex of individual: female
✔
- Normal? Yes or no: yes
✔
Since it’s normal, we leave the rest blank (as instructed: “If it is normal, do nothing to the karyotype.” and don’t fill in abnormality details).
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Final Answer:
All fields are correctly filled as given. Since the karyotype is normal, no further action is needed. The completed table should remain as:
Name of Karyotype: Karotype 1
Number of chromosomes: 46
Sex of individual: female
Normal? Yes or no: yes
(Leave remaining rows blank)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of karyotype worksheet.