| Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.1.HL.TZ2.12 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which genetic condition can be diagnosed by karyotyping?
A. Trisomy 21
B. Sickle-cell anemia
C. Hemophilia
D. Colour blindness
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
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