Multiple choice

A women with 47 chromosomes due to three copies of chromosome 21 is characterized by

  1. Turner syndrome

  2. Down syndrome

  3. Superfemaleness

  4. Triploidy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality characterized by the presence of an extra copy of genetic material on the 21st chromosome, either in whole (trisomy 21) or part (such as due to translocations). The effects of the extra copy varies greatly from individual to individual, depending on the extent of the extra copy, genetic background, environmental factors, and random chance.

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