Karyotype
Karyotype explained in an easy to understand way:
Imagine trying to organize a deck of cards that has been thoroughly shuffled, so you can play a game. When you arrange the cards by suit and number, you create an orderly system that makes it easier to see what you have and helps you plan your next move. Similarly, a karyotype is like sorting through a cell's "deck" of chromosomes, arranging them in pairs to see the complete genetic picture of an individual. Just as organizing the cards helps you see patterns and strategize, a karyotype helps scientists and doctors identify chromosomal abnormalities and understand genetic information.
Practice Version
Karyotype: An image of all of a cells chromosomes, arranged in pairs. Karyotype. A karyotype is a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell, which helps scientists study genetic information.