Which of the Following Autosomal Disorders Is Caused by an Extra

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following autosomal disorders is caused by an extra chromosome?

• A)Down syndrome
• B)sickle-cell anemia
• C)fragile-X syndrome
• D)Huntington's disease

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