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Humans normally have 46 chromosomes. A person born with an extra 21st chromosome (47 in all) would have ______________?

Correct answer: C. Down's syndrome

  • A. Turner's syndrome
  • B. Kleinfelter's syndrome
  • C. Down's syndrome
  • D. Pickwickian's syndrome

Explanation

An extra chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21. Turner syndrome involves a missing X chromosome, while Klinefelter syndrome typically involves an extra X in a male.

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