Karyograms and non-disjunction
In three short activities student explore how non-disjunction can lead to changes in chromosome number. This is illustrated by reference to Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Students will watch a six minute video clip, complete a powerpoint karyotype activity and then analyse several karyotypes using a worksheet. To finish there is a review sheet containing some IB style questions. What does a full set of human chromosomes...