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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