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Author Question: What is the source of the extra chromosome 21 in an individual with Down syndrom (Read 421 times)

Hungry!

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on: Jun 21, 2013
What is the source of the extra chromosome 21 in an individual with Down syndrome?
A) nondisjunction in the mother only
B) nondisjunction in the father only
C) duplication of the chromosome
D) nondisjunction or translocation in either parent
E) It is impossible to detect with current technology.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2013
100% it's D, don't forget to gimmi a thumbs up :D


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Reply #2 on: Aug 13, 2013
Thanks so much, you were right on.


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