Multiple choice

Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle tone. The structural abnormalities of chromosomes associated with Patau syndrome and Down syndrome is/are

  1. inversions

  2. Isochromosome

  3. Robertsonian translocation

  4. duplications

  5. Deletions
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Robertsonian translocation in balanced form results in no excess or deficit of genetic material and causes no health difficulties.

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