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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Down's syndrome is Trisomy 18
Options
A True
B False
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C
D
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This statement is false. Down syndrome is trisomy 21 (an extra copy of chromosome 21). Trisomy 18 is Edwards syndrome.

Hint

Which chromosome is affected in Down syndrome?

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