Trisomy 21 Is the Only Autosomal Trisomy That Allows Survival

question 18

True/False

Trisomy 21 is the only autosomal trisomy that allows survival into adulthood.

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Definitions:

Scabies

A contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing into the skin, leading to intense itching and rash.

Culture Medium

A substance containing all the nutrients a particular type of microorganism needs to grow.

Agar

A gel-like substance derived from seaweed used as a growing medium in microbiological culture or as a thickener in food.

Parasites

Organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host.