Which of the Following Genetic Disorders Results in Severe Mental

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genetic disorders results in severe mental retardation caused by a deletion of part of chromosome 5?

• A) Prader-Willi syndrome
• B) Down syndrome
• C) Cri du chat syndrome
• D) Trisomy 5

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