Down Syndrome Is a Chromosome Disorder Resulting from an XXY

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True/False

Down syndrome is a chromosome disorder resulting from an XXY pattern of the 23ʳᵈ chromosomes,causing reduced male characteristics and obesity.

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Definitions:

Rotational Slide

A type of landslide that occurs along a curved surface, causing the land mass to rotate outward from the slope.

Debris Flow

A rapid downhill movement of a mixture of water, rock, soil, and organic matter, often triggered by heavy rain.

Rock Avalanche

A rapid, massive descent of rock debris and soil down a slope, often without a clear water component.

Sedimentary Layers

Strata or beds of sedimentary rock that have been deposited over time, often horizontally.