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Pronounciation of spectral karyotype (SKY)

defined:

A visualization of all of an organism's chromosomes together, each labeled with a different color. This technique is useful for identifying chromosome abnormalities.

explained:

Listen to a detailed explanation.

Dr. Thomas Ried defines spectral karotype (SKY).

illustrated:

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related
terms:

chromosome



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