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Modern Genetic Analysis Glossary
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karyotype The entire chromosome complement of an individual or cell, as seen during mitotic metaphase.
kilobase 1000 nucelotide pairs.
kinetochore A complex of proteins to which a nuclear spindle fiber attaches.
Klinefelter syndrome An abnormal human male phenotype due to an extra X chromosome (XXY).
knockout Inactivation of one specific gene. Same as gene disruption.

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