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In _______ syndrome, the 21st pair of chromosomes contains an extra chromosome resulting in symptoms such as wide-set almond-shaped eyes and intellectual disability

A) PKU
B) Down
C) Klinefelter's
D) Turner's

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, leading to developmental and intellectual delays.

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, carrying genetic information.

Almond-Shaped Eyes

A descriptive term for eyes that have a shape similar to that of an almond, often characterized by a slightly upwards lift at the outer edges.

  • Identify and describe specific genetic disorders and their symptoms.
  • Recognize the significance of chromosomes in determining human traits and developmental outcomes.
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