Multiple choice

Which among the following statements signifies the 47,XX, +13 karyotype designation?

  1. A female with 13 extra chromosomes

  2. A female with trisomy 13

  3. A male with trisomy 13

  4. A female with extra material on chromosome 13
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Trisomy 13 is also known as Patau syndrome. It is a genetic disorder in which an individual has three copies of genetic material from chromosome 13, instead of the usual two copies.

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