A karyotype shows chromosomes arranged by
a. color, width, and length.
b. shape, size, and complexity.
c. banding patterns, size, and shape.
d. length, structure, and color.
e. complexity, radius, and length.
Answer: c. banding patterns, size, and shape.
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