Which Type of Chromosome Mutation Is Responsible for Familial Down

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which type of chromosome mutation is responsible for familial Down syndrome?

• A) disomy
• B) inversion
• C) nondisjunction
• D) polyploidy
• E) translocation

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Definitions:

Conventional Level

According to Kohlberg, a period during which moral judgments largely reflect social rules and conventions.

Intellectual Spurt

A significant and rapid increase in a person's cognitive abilities or knowledge, often occurring during developmental stages.

Decentration

Simultaneous focusing (centering) on more than one aspect or dimension of a problem or situation.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-12) where children gain a better understanding of concrete events and logical operations, but struggle with abstract concepts.