Which of the Following Is True of Down Syndrome

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

• A) The most common form of the disorder is also known as trisomy 21.
• B) Trisomy 21 is an inherited disorder.
• C) It is due to disjunction.
• D) It cannot occur due to problems in mitosis.

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