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Down syndrome individuals carry an extra chromosome _________ in their cells.

Essentials Of Human Development

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ISBN:9781285647357

Author:Kail

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Chapter2: Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, And Birth

Section2.1: In The Beginning

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