The Condition Known as Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome in Humans Has a Genetic

question 39

Multiple Choice

The condition known as cri-du-chat syndrome in humans has a genetic constitution designated as ________.

• A) 45, X
• B) heteroplasmy
• C) 46, 5p-
• D) triploidy
• E) trisomy

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