Karyotyping is pictorial depiction of chromosomes.It describes the number,look,position,banding,physical character,difference between sex chromosomes.It is usually two sets of chromosomes 23 each and 46 in total.
like down syndrome. karyotyping comes under the branch of cytogenetics. It can even detect any chromosomal
abnormality which may or may not pass to their child.Chromosomal defects that can cause infertility or miscarriages can be pre detected.If causes of still birth and disability are genetic ,then it can be identified prior.
Sex chromosomal issues can also sorted but it may not be allowed in all countries to determine sex of foetus.
Chronic illness like cancer therapies are also decided by genetic studies.Abnormal chromosomal study can be
useful in various genetic threats.
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