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Karyotypes
The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
📖 Definitions of "Karyotypes"
noun
- 1
The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
- 2
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
- 3
A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
verb
- 1
To investigate or record such characteristics
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Karyotypes"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| karyotypingnoun | The separation and identification of karyotypes |
| karyologynoun | (biology, medicine) The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain. |
| cytogeneticsnoun | (biology, genetics) The branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes as seen in isolated cells and variation in genotype and phenotype. |
| karyogamynoun | (biology) The fusion of two nuclei within a cell, especially as the second stage of syngamy. |
| cytogenetic | Of or pertaining to cytogenetics. |
| chromosomesnoun | (cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism. |
| genotypesnoun | (genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism. |
| chromosomalnoun | Of or relating to chromosomes. |
| karyoplasmnoun | nucleoplasm |
| genotypic | Of or pertaining to a genotype |
| chromosomally | With reference to chromosomes. |
| chromosomenoun | (cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism. |
| genomesnoun | (genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism. |
| genotypenoun | (genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism. |
| genotypical | Of or relating to a genotype. |
| diploidynoun | (uncountable, genetics) The state of being diploid, having two sets of chromosomes. |
| phenotypesnoun | (genetics, evolutionary theory) Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphological, developmental, biochemical or physiological properties, or its behavior. |
| aneuploidynoun | (genetics) The condition of being aneuploid; the state of possessing a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number of the organism in question. |
| genomenoun | (genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism. |
| genotypically | With reference to a genotype |
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