Dennis Is Mentally Retarded

question 47

Multiple Choice

Dennis is mentally retarded.  He has a flat nose,a protruding tongue,and upwardly slanted eyes.  Which of the following statements is most likely to be true

• A)  Dennis has Down syndrome, caused by an extra 21ˢᵗ chromosome.
• B)  Dennis has Down syndrome, caused by missing 21ˢᵗ chromosome.
• C)  Dennis has Down syndrome, caused by maternal alcohol consumption.
• D)  Dennis has Down syndrome, caused by a lack of oxygen during birth.

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