Interactive Karyotype Activity Jun 2026

: Examine the "metaphase spread" (the initial jumble of chromosomes).

Before diving into the interactive aspect, we must understand the raw data. A karyotype is essentially a photograph of an individual’s chromosomes, organized into homologous pairs and arranged by size, centromere position, and banding pattern. Interactive Karyotype Activity

: A karyotype is an organized profile of a person's chromosomes, arranged in numbered pairs from largest to smallest. : Examine the "metaphase spread" (the initial jumble

<div class="lab-panel"> <!-- LEFT: UNSORTED CHROMOSOMES (patient metaphase spread) --> <div class="unsorted-area"> <h3>🧫 Patient Chromosomes <span style="font-size:0.8rem;">(drag to arrange)</span></h3> <div id="chromosomePool" class="chromosome-pool" dropzone="move" @dragover.prevent @drop.prevent> <!-- dynamic chromosomes injected --> </div> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px;"> <button id="resetButton" class="reset-btn">⟳ Reset spread</button> </div> </div> 🧫 Patient Chromosomes &lt