Which of the Following Statements Is True of Down's Syndrome

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of Down's syndrome?

• A) Down's syndrome is usually caused by a defect in the sex chromosomes of an individual.
• B) The symptoms of Down's syndrome are similar to those of Sickle cell.
• C) Down's syndrome is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during conception.
• D) The probability of having a child with Down's syndrome increases with the age of the parents.

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