The Mutation Known as Trisomy 21, in Which an Extra

question 43

Multiple Choice

The mutation known as trisomy 21, in which an extra copy of chromosome 21 is present, is more commonly known as:

• A) Turner syndrome.
• B) Down syndrome.
• C) Klinefelter's syndrome.
• D) Williams syndrome.

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