The Most Frequently Stated Cause for Down Syndrome Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The most frequently stated cause for Down syndrome is

• A) a recessive gene.
• B) seasonal fluctuations of hormones.
• C) exposure to X-rays and pesticides.
• D) an accident in chromosome distribution.

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