Karyotype Activity: Interactive

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Here is where the magic happens. Chromosomes aren't just different lengths; they have unique light and dark bands (G-banding). Interactive Karyotype Activity

Case Assigned: Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)
Karyotype: 47, XY, +18
Observations: Three copies of chromosome 18, small chin, low-set ears, overlapping fingers.
Clinical significance: Severe developmental delays; most affected infants do not survive beyond first year. By the end of this activity, participants will