Genetic Screening of a Child with Symptoms of Developmental Delays

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Short Answer

Genetic screening of a child with symptoms of developmental delays reveals an abnormal karyotype: all of the child's cells have an extra chromosome.Most likely the chromosomal mutation that lead to this error was _______ during the meiotic division that generated a gamete from one of the child's parents.

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Definitions:

Black Box

A term used to describe systems or processes whose internal workings are not visible or known to the observer.

Learning Theorists

Experts in the field of education and psychology who study the principles and processes of learning in humans and animals.

Permanent Change

Alterations in a system or behavior that are enduring and cannot easily be undone.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, and preferences.