Question

This karyotype is characteristic of children that are also born with mental impairment, slanted eye-lids, a protruding tongue, heart defects, and small stature. This genetic disorder is

A)Down syndrome.


B)Turner syndrome.
C)fragile X syndrome.
D) Klinefelter syndrome.

Answer 1

The answer is Down syndrome. The Down syndrome is a chromosomal syndrome triggered when an error in cell division fallouts in an extra 21st chromosome. Deficiencies in cognitive capacity and physical development, mild to sensible progressive disabilities and a higher threat of some health difficulties. Over a series of screenings and examinations, the Down syndrome can be distinguished beforehand or after birth.