Question

What association has been made concerning Down syndrome and cancer?

A) Down syndrome individuals have a decreased risk of cancer.
B) Down syndrome individuals have an increased risk of leukemia but a decreased risk of solid tumors.
C) Down syndrome individuals have an increased risk of both leukemia and solid tumors.
D) There is no association between Down syndrome and cancer.

Answer 1

Individuals with Down syndrome have an increased risk of both leukemia and solid tumors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Individuals with Down syndrome have an increased risk of both leukemia and solid tumors. Down syndrome (47 XY +21) is caused by having three copies of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, which can lead to various health issues, including a higher susceptibility to cancer. While they have an increased risk of leukemia, they also have an increased risk of developing solid tumors.