Are Most Chromosomal Abnormalities Lethal or Nonlethal

question 43

Multiple Choice

Are most chromosomal abnormalities lethal or nonlethal?

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

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