Regarding Down Syndrome, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 470

Multiple Choice

Regarding Down syndrome, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Down syndrome is a sex-linked hereditary condition.
• B)Down syndrome results from an inherited inability to control a destructive chemical that builds up in their bodies.
• C)Down syndrome is a condition caused by an extra chromosome at pair 21.
• D)Down syndrome is caused by the mother's heavy drinking during pregnancy.

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