Down Syndrome Occurs When There Is an Extra Chromosome #21

question 22

Multiple Choice

Down Syndrome occurs when there is an extra chromosome #21.Such individuals therefore have 47 chromosomes.Assume that a mating occurs between a female with Down Syndrome and a normal male.Assuming normal disjunction during meiosis,what percentage of offspring would be expected to have Down Syndrome?

• A) 25%
• B) 50%
• C) 75%
• D) 100%
• E) 0%

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