Are Most Chromosomal Abnormalities Lethal or Nonlethal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Are most chromosomal abnormalities lethal or nonlethal?

• A) They are lethal and result in spontaneous abortion.
• B) They are nonlethal and result in Down syndrome.
• C) They are nonlethal and result in fragile-X syndrome.
• D) They are lethal and result in eventual death during adolescence.

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