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What three identifying features of a chromosome are used to pair homologous chromosomes in a karyotype?.

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To "read" a set of chromosomes, scientists use three key features to identify their similarities and differences:

Size. This is the easiest way to tell chromosomes apart.

Banding pattern. The size and location of Giemsa bands make each chromosome unique.

Centromere position. Centromeres appear as a constriction.

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