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Description: During meiosis, the number 21 chromosomes did not separate correctly. What disorder is caused by this event?O Down syndromeO hemophiliaO Huntington's diseaseO sickle cell anemia

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During meiosis, the number 21 chromosomes did not separate correctly. What disorder is caused by this event? O Down syndrome O hemophilia O Huntington's disease O sickle cell anemia

Body Structures & Functions Updated

13th Edition

ISBN:9780357191606

Author:Scott

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Chapter22: Genetics And Genetically Linked Diseases

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