You are assessing foetal cells through a karyotype analysis to determine whether the foetus may have Down syndrome. What information does a karyotype analysis provide?

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You are assessing foetal cells through a  karyotype  analysis to determine whether the foetus may have Down syndrome. What information does a karyotype analysis provide?

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Nuchal translucency and abnormalities in the neural tube

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Level of alpha fetoprotein and likelihood of Down syndrome

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The chromosomal complement, and major chromosomal abnormalities

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The proportion of cells that are undergoing mitosis

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