Cytogenetics is a branch of genetics that studies the structure, function, and evolution of chromosomes. Chromosomes are genetic materials that are present in tissues and cells. They have different structures and banding patterns. Cytogenetic maps are used to arrange all the chromosomes based on their banding patterns. Any change in the banding pattern of chromosomes depicts abnormalities or genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia, cancer, Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and others. ... Read more