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-a photograph of chromosomes that are cut out and pasted on a chart in pairs according to size

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A karyotype is a photograph of an individual's chromosomes arranged by size and in pairs.

Answer: D
 A pedigree is a diagram that shows the genetic relationships among family members.

Answer: C
 Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Answer: F
 Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which males have an extra X chromosome, resulting in infertility and other physical and developmental problems.

Answer: E
 A single-gene disease is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene.

Answer: H
 Genetic predisposition refers to an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition based on one's inherited genetic makeup.

Answer: I
 PKU (phenylketonuria) is a single-gene disease in which the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability and other serious health problems if left untreated.

Answer: J
 A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the probabilities of offspring inheriting certain traits based on the genotype of their parents.

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