An Example of a Chromosomal Abnormality Involving Too Many Chromosomes

question 6

Multiple Choice

An example of a chromosomal abnormality involving too many chromosomes is trisomy 21, which is more commonly known as __________.

• A) Barth's syndrome
• B) fragile X syndrome
• C) Turner syndrome
• D) Down syndrome

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