Which of the Following Is the Most Common Meiotic Error

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common meiotic error resulting in Down syndrome?

• A) Nondisjunction during maternal meiosis I
• B) Nondisjunction during maternal meiosis II
• C) Nondisjunction during paternal meiosis I
• D) Nondisjunction during paternal meiosis II
• E) These are equally likely possibilities

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