Image Based Question-65458

The photomicrograph shown below is most commonly used to prepare which among the following ?

A. Karyotype.

B. Idiogram.

C. Both of the above.

D. None of the above.

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Ans: A. Karyotype.

The photomicrograph shown in the image represents a metaphase chromosome.

Karyotype is prepared from the photomicrographs of a metaphase chromosome.

A metaphase chromosome is selected because at this stage the chromosome will have maximum condensation or thickness and will be visible through the ordinary laboratory microscope.