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If a doctor suspects Down syndrome in a developing fetus, what should be observe via karyotype analysis?

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There will be an extra chromosome on the 21st chromosome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Down syndrome (aka trisomy 21) is a genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays. Karyotypes show the chromosomes so the 21st chromosome will be abnormal.

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