Asked by Kaitlyn Higginbotham on Apr 24, 2024

If a person has a portion of number 5 chromosome missing, they may have

A) Down syndrome.
B) cri du chat syndrome.
C) Turner syndrome.
D) Klinefelter syndrome.
E) Jacobs syndrome.

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a missing piece of chromosome 5, characterized by a high-pitched cry resembling a cat, intellectual disability, and developmental delays.

Chromosome Missing

A condition where an individual lacks one chromosome from the normal chromosome number, leading to genetic disorders.

  • Identify the genetic basis and symptoms of various chromosomal disorders.