Question

Although many chromosome abnormalities occur due to abnormal cell division in the sperm or egg, they can also occasionally be inherited. The genetic basis for this baby's anomalies can usually be determined by:

a. quantifying the number and severity of the baby's physical abnormalities
b. analyzing the chromosomes in the father's cells
c. analyzing the chromosomes in the baby's cells
d. analyzing the chromosomes in the mother's cells

Answer 1

C. Analyzing the chromosomes in the baby's cells

Step-by-step explanation:

Chromosomal abnormalities are the abnormalities which are inherited in the children. These abnormalities include either a part of the chromosome is missing or a chromosome is missing or exrta or it is switched to another chromosome. The genetic basis of these anomalies can be determined by analyzing the chromosomes in the cells of baby.

Hence the right option is C