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WORLD OF CELL+MASTERING ACCESS >CUSTOM
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ISBN: 9781323445044
Author: Hardin
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.7PS
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To determine: The ploidy of individuals with Down syndrome.

Introduction: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and is regarded as a birth defect. It is mainly caused because of the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Symptoms such as mild intellectual disability and physical growth delays are associated with Down’s syndrome. Developmental disorders are also seen in individuals with Down’s syndrome.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason due to which a modified chromosome causes Down syndrome in children.

Introduction: Birth defect refers to a significant abnormality which is present at the birth of an individual. Down syndrome is one of the examples of genetic birth defect. Down syndrome is caused due to an accident during cell division. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and it is mainly caused due to the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.

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