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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is an example of a congenital anomaly caused by a genetic factor?
Options
A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
B Talipes equinovarus
C Down syndrome
Correct Answer
D Spina bifida due to folic acid deficiency
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Down syndrome, caused by an extra chromosome 21, is an example of a congenital anomaly resulting from a genetic factor.

Hint

It involves a chromosomal abnormality.

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