14. A human individual is phenotypically female, but her interphase somatic nuclei show the presence of 2 Barr bodies. (a) How many X-chromosomes would you expect to see in her karyotype? (b) Explain your answer. (c) How many chromosomes would you expect to find in this female's karyotype?
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They consist of condensed, inactive X chromosomes. In this case, the individual has 2 Barr bodies, indicating that 2 X chromosomes are present in her cells. Show more…
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