Multiple choice

Which syndrome is produced by partial deletion of a short arm of chromosome 5?

  1. Turner's syndrome

  2. Alkaptonuria

  3. Down's syndrome

  4. Klinefelter's syndrome

  5. Cri-du-chat syndrome
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E Correct answer
Explanation

In this case, a child produces a characteristic mewing cry like a cat and exhibits severe physical and mental retardation. So, it is called Cri-du-chat syndrome.

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