NEET Biology Biotechnology And Its Applications Question Bank Genetic Variation

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    Mongolism syndrome is caused by [AFMC 1985, 86]

    A) One extra chromosome

    B) One extra sex chromosome

    C) One extra chromosome in 21st pair

    D) One less sex chromosome

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Mongolism or Down?s syndrome is caused by nondisjunction of 21st chromosome pair during anaphase I. As a result (n + 1) gametes are formed. Fertilization with normal gamete (n) result in trisomy (2n + 1).


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