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Since a karyotype is a picture of the entire organism's chromosomes and since all species have a different number of chromosomes it makes it easy to figure out what species you are looking at just by looking at the karyotype.
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Could you use the dichotomous key to identify a species of lizard?
yes you can, you just have to find one that fits what you're looking for
Helps scientist identify study group and name organisms?
Species
Imagine that you are an ecologist who must determine whether an entire biome is being threatened by human activity What might you look for in an indicator species?
Identify indicator species
What is a dichotomus key?
A physical representation to identify specific animals in a group, for example if you are trying to identify a specific bird you could use a dichotomous key of all birds to find one.
Identify two possible results of interspecific competition?
the results maybe reduction in the number of either species or elimination from the competitors
What are karyotypes found in?
A karyotype is the characteristic chromosome complement of a eukaryote species. In essence karyotypes describe your chromosomes. for more information go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyotype
How might karyotypes be useful to doctors?
Doctors can use karyotypes to determine the sex of an individual. They can also use karyotypes to determine whether an individual has an abnormal number of chromosomes or noticeable chromosomal mutations, such as large deletions, additions, or translocations.
What are the karyotypes of diabetes?
there are no karyotypes of diabetes
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species to one known to?
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species similar to one known to produce antibiotics.
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species similar to one known to?
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species similar to one known to produce antibiotics.
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species similar to one known to .?
A pharmaceutical company might use taxonomy to identify plant species similar to one known to produce antibiotics.
How can karyotypes detect non disjunction?
Karyotypes can detect non disjunction by showing abnormal chromosome numbers. Non disjunction occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division, leading to an imbalance of chromosomes in the resulting cells. Karyotypes can be analyzed to identify any extra or missing chromosomes, indicating the occurrence of non disjunction.
When during mitosis are karyotypes made?
Cells in metaphase are used to produce karyotypes.
Can a genetic counselor use a karyotype to identify a carrier of cystic fibrosis why?
No, a karyotype looks at the physical structure of the chromosomes. Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. Karyotypes cannot identify a mutation at the base pair level, only large deletions, duplications, rearrangements of the chromosomes. It would be comparable to trying to use a magnifying glass to look at electrons.
What is a karyotpe able to identify?
Karyotypes are able to tell if there are any chromosome conditions present. These condition include Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and Triploidy.
How might taxonomy aid a drug company?
A drug company might use taxonomy to identify species similar to those known to produce antibiotics in the hopes that the similar species might also produce beneficial antibiotics.
Could you use the dichotomous key to identify a species of lizard?
yes you can, you just have to find one that fits what you're looking for
