Down Syndrome is also known as:
[A] Edwards syndrome
[B] Patau syndrome
[C] Mongolism
[D] None of the above
[B] Patau syndrome
[C] Mongolism
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Mongolism]
Notes:
Down’s syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.Down’s syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. It is typically associated with a delay in cognitive ability (mental retardation, or MR) and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics
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