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-karyotype
A)X and Y chromosomes
B)holds strands together
C)standardized arrangement of chromosomes
D)chromosomal strand E.22 pairs in humans

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A karyotype is a standardized arrangement of chromosomes, typically displayed as a photograph of an individual's chromosomes. It allows for the visualization of the number, size, and shape of chromosomes in an individual's genome. While a karyotype can include the X and Y chromosomes (answer A), this is not always the case (for example, in individuals with disorders of sex development). Chromosomal strands (answer D) refer to the DNA molecule itself and not the arrangement of chromosomes. While there are typically 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes in humans (answer E), this is not always the case due to chromosomal abnormalities. The answer B (holds strands together) does not accurately describe the function or purpose of a karyotype.

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