Sponsor Area

Principles Of Inheritance And Variation

Question
CBSEENBI12047206

Which of the following is correct

  • Haemophilic-Y-chromosome

  • Down's syndrome-21' chromosome

  • Sickle cell anaemiaX-chromosome

  • Parkinson's disease-X and Y-chromosome

Solution

B.

Down's syndrome-21' chromosome

Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features.