Q. Trisomy of which chromosome is involved in Down’s syndrome?

A) 15^(th)
B) 21^(st)
C) 20^(th)
D) 19^(th)
Explanation

The Down’s syndrome (Mongolian idiocy) arises due to trisomy of 21^(st) chromosome, i.e., total 47 chromosomes will present in such person. The main features are mental deficiency, short stature, round face, flaccid muscles, protruding tongue, etc.

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