A karyotype would not be helpful in determining:
A) whether an individual has Down syndrome.
B) whether an individual has Turner syndrome.
C) whether an individual has PKU.
D) the sex of the offspring.

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes and can be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities or determine an individual's sex based on the presence or absence of sex chromosomes. PKU (phenylketonuria), on the other hand, is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in specific genes, and cannot be detected by examining an individual's karyotype.

A Karyotype Would Not Be Helpful in Determining