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Maricella was born several days ago, and her pediatrician has observed that she has almond-shaped eyes and a fold over her eyelids. in addition, her head, neck, and nose are smaller than other babies of her birth weight. it is most likely that maricella has an extra of the _____ pair of chromosomes.

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Maricella was born several days ago, and her pediatrician has observed that she has almond-shaped eyes and a fold over her eyelids. in addition, her head, neck, and nose are smaller than other babies of her birth weight. it is most likely that Maricella has an extra 21 chromosome.

Down syndrome which is also known as trisomy 21. It is caused by an extra chromosome 21.

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