Scientists Can Stain Chromosomes from Mitotic Cells and Photograph the Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

Scientists can stain chromosomes from mitotic cells and photograph the chromosomes using a microscope. Each chromosome can then be cut out of the photograph, the chromosomes matched up in homologous pairs and placed in order of decreasing size. This methodcan be used to screen individuals for chromosomal abnormalities, like extra, missing or grossly altered chromosomes. What is such a picture called?

A) karyoplan
B) eukaryote
C) karyotype
D) karyokinesis
E) prokaryote