Down Syndrome

question 30

Multiple Choice

Down syndrome

• A) risk of occurring increases with the mother's age.
• B) affects boys more than girls.
• C) individuals rarely live past 5 years old.
• D) individuals have normal organ and bone development but are mentally impaired.
• E) disorder in related to a monosomy of chromosome 21.

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Definitions:

Nutrient Cycling

The process of the movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the production of living matter.

Wastes

Wastes are substances or materials that are discarded after serving their primary purpose or are considered not useful.

Bacteria

Single-celled, prokaryotic organisms that can be found in various environments, some of which are beneficial while others can cause diseases.

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools, distinct from the green plants, animals, bacteria, and some algae.