[Campbell Biology P.305] What is a karyotype? | Practice Question
What is a karyotype?
A: A pair of homologous chromosomes.
B: The stage in mitosis where chromosomes are most condensed.
C: An ordered display of chromosome pairs from a cell, arranged by size.
D: The set of sex chromosomes (X and Y) in an individual.
Explanation
The text defines a karyotype as 'The resulting ordered display' when 'images of the chromosomes are arranged in pairs, starting with the longest chromosomes'. Figure 13.3 also visually demonstrates this concept.