Asked by Alison Marie on Jun 12, 2024

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MOST diagnosed cases of Down syndrome are of the:

A) trisomy 21 type.
B) mosaicism type.
C) age-related type.
D) translocation type.

Trisomy 21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, also known as Down syndrome, leading to developmental and physical changes.

Mosaicism

A condition in which cells within the same person have a different genetic makeup, caused by mutations occurring after fertilization.

Translocation

In genetics, the process or result of a chromosome segment moving to a different position within the same or another chromosome.

  • Ascertain and detail the diverse reasons for intellectual disability.
  • Distinguish between different levels of intellectual disability and their characteristics.
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Kristin amparoJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Trisomy 21 is the most common type of Down syndrome, accounting for about 95% of cases. It occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21.