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Suppose an individual has an incorrect number of chromosomes. Specifically, what must have happen? (Do NOT say non-disjunction….be more specific)

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the person could have 22 pairs of chromosomes and one triplet of chromosomes resulting in them having 47 chromosomes altogether. This causes people to have down's syndrome

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