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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the body cells of humans this extra chromosome occurs in the gamete as a result of?
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an error in meiotic cell division
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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by what?
Additional chromosome
What is the genetic disorder associated with chromosome 5 monosomy?
The most common condition associated with a deletion of the end of chromosome 5 is: cri-du-chat syndrome.
Which one is not a genetic disorder color blindness hemophilia cystic fibrosis down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a polyploidy (three chromosome 21s)and is considered to be a somatic disorder. The other three are genetic because they are present in the form of a defective allele on achromosome.
Is there any cure for of a genetic disease called Angelman's syndrome?
Angelman's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by deletion on genes on chromosome 15 contributed by the mother to child, once you are born with it, the faulty gene has already done the damage. There is no cure for it. Note: If their deletion of the same gene on chromosome 15 contributed by the father, it results in Prader Willi syndrome.
What type of genetic disorder is PKU?
PKU is described as an inherited, autosomal recessive disorder.
Is Down syndrome a genetic disorder or a chromosome disorder?
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. It is caused by having 1 extra chromosome (chromosome 21).
Can a raccoon have Down's syndrome?
No, Down's syndrome is only a human genetic disorder. Those with the disorder have an extra chromosome. Raccoons do not get this particular genetic disorder.
What are the genetic disorder caused by deletion from chromosome?
Deletion Syndrome or Williams Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by what?
Additional chromosome
What does the karyotype of a person with down syndrome show?
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
Is Angelman syndrome the same as Down syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder, as is Down syndrome. But they are not the same. Angelman Syndrome involves a deletion of Chromosome 15, whereas people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of Chromosome 21.
What is Prader Willis Syndrome?
A genetic disorder resulted in seven missing or unexpressed genes on chromosome 15
What cause fragile X syndrome?
The fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
Who are the people who have turner's syndrome?
It is a type of genetic disorder in which females are affected. This happens when they dont have an X chromosome as in the sex chromosome so the resultant will be XO.
What is an example of a genetic disorder that is caused by insertion of an extra codons in the X sex chromosome?
Fragile X Syndrome
What is an example of a genetic disorder that is caused by insertion of extra codons in x sex chromosome?
Fragile X Syndrome
What is an example of a genetic disorder that is caused by insertion of extra codons of the X sex chromosome?
Fragile X Syndrome
