Tristan Has a Genetic Disorder That Results from an Abnormality

question 61

Multiple Choice

Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome, which becomes constricted and often breaks. His doctor told Tristan's mother that he has:

• A) fragile X syndrome.
• B) XYY syndrome.
• C) Turner syndrome.
• D) Tay-Sachs disease.

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