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Can Down syndrome be passed on or inherited?

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Most cases of down sydrome aren't inherited, and it can be passed down from parent to child, hope this helps!

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Down syndrome is not inherited.

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During the formation of reproductive cells in a parent, a random event occurs resulting in a chromosome abnormality caused by the condition called Trisomy 21.

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