The karyotype is the set of chromosomes of a person. A normal karyotype is composed of 23 pairs of chromosomes, that is, 46 chromosomes in total. In the case of the female, her karyotype is 46, XX. In contrast, the male's karyotype is 46, XY.
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By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/16/2024
