GENETICS & HEREDITY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site karyotype Normal human female karyotype The chromosomal complement of a typical somatic (body) cell of an individual, species, or cell strain, including the number, sizes, and shapes of chromosomes and any abnormalities present. The term is also used to refer to a photograph of a set of chromosomes. A diagrammatic representation of a karyotype is sometimes called a karyogram or idiogram. Related category    • GENETICS AND HEREDITY Source: National Human Genome Research Institute Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP