Question

Identify the type of chromosomal disorder described below. is known as trisomy 21 and impacts brain and body development. predominantly affects males and their fertility. predominantly affects females and can impact their growth.

Answer 1

Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome is a disorder that is caused by the presence of three chromosomes in the chromosome 21 in place of a matched pair of chromosomes.

Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder that involves birth disorders, intellectual disabilities and characteristic facial features, heart defects and visual impairments.