Karyotype is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells. Extra or missing chromosomes, or abnormal positions of chromosome pieces, can cause problems with a person's growth, development, and body functions. Karyotyping is done to:
The State of California has a total of 55 electoral votes. This represents their 53 House representatives and 2 US senators. California has 55 electoral votes. The State of California has a total of 55 electoral votes. <br /><br /> This represents their 53 House representatives and 2 US senators. <br /> California has 55 electoral votes.
But, the election for U.S. president is more complicated than plurality rule, as a candidate becomes the next president of the United States when he or she wins a majority, or 270 of the 538 electoral votes. Each state is assigned a number of electoral votes according to its population. The number of electoral votes is set at 538. Each state receives one electoral vote for the number of members it has in the House of Representatives; this accounts for 435 of the 538 electoral votes. The number of representatives of a state is determined through apportionment which is a function of the U.S. Census population for the state.