Which of the Following Is TRUE of Down Syndrome

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of Down syndrome?

• A) It primarily occurs in African-American children.
• B) It occurs when genetic imprinting goes awry.
• C) Its symptoms include retardation of motor and mental abilities.
• D) It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome Y.

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