Multiple Choice
Down syndrome can occur
A) as a result of translocation during mitosis.
B) because of nondisjunction, which yields an extra chromosome.
C) most frequently in the offspring of women under the age of 40.
D) all of the above.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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