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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question

Question

Patau syndrome is caused by which specific chromosomal aneuploidy?
Options
A Trisomy 21
B Trisomy 18
C Trisomy 13
Correct Answer
D Monosomy X
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Patau syndrome is clinically defined by trisomy of chromosome 13, whereas Edward syndrome is trisomy 18 and Down syndrome is trisomy 21.

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