In Humans, a Deletion from Chromosome 5 Typically Leads to Severe

question 14

Multiple Choice

In humans, a deletion from chromosome 5 typically leads to severe mental retardation and a malformed larynx; this disorder is known as ____.

• A) Turner syndrome
• B) Down syndrome
• C) cri-du-chat
• D) Triple-X syndrome
• E) Klinefelter syndrome

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Definitions:

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Social Skills Training

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