Normal Male Karyotype, 46XY
  
 A normal male 46, XY karyotype is pictured here. Cells must first be grown in culture, then
stimulated to divide. As the cells enter metaphase, a agent that produces a banding pattern is applied,
and then a picture is taken of the chromosomes. A technician then arranges the chromosomes in
groups as shown here.
 

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Images from UW Pathology Cytogenetics Gallery