Which of the following things could NOT be determined from looking at a karyotype?
A) the gender of the individual who provided the sample
B) whether the source of the sample was a nonhuman species
C) whether the source of the sample was a somatic cell or a gamete
D) the height and eye color of the individual who provided the sample

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Karyotype only shows the number and structure of chromosomes, which can provide information about genetic disorders and anomalies. Physical characteristics such as height and eye color are determined by many genes, including those on chromosomes but cannot be determined solely from a karyotype.

Which of the Following Things Could NOT Be Determined from Looking