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No, albinism is a genetic mutation, not a generation-type of mutation, that also means a non-albino couple can have the chance of giving birth to an albino baby, it's a really random and rare mutation.
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∙ 12y agoYes, the two are not exclusive. But, since Albinism is rare and Down's is not common, finding someone with Albinism and Down's syndrome is extremely unlikely.
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What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What is different between typical brain wave and Down syndrome brain wave?
A down syndrome brainwave is not as strong, because people with down syndrome are missing there 21st chromosome.
What is the prevalence of Down Syndrome in the current population?
In the US, there are currently almost 500,000 people with Down Syndrome.
What condition occurs when a human zygote has 47 chromosomes?
Trisomic condition in which there is one extra chromosome on an autosome. For eg. Down's Syndrome
Which of the following are example(s) of trisomy---Turner Syndrome Down's Syndrome or Klinefelter's Syndrome?
Trisomy means having three copies of a chromosomes. Turner's syndrome is NOT an example of trisomy. Someone with Turner's syndrome has only one X chromosome. Down's syndrome IS an example of trisomy. Someone with Down's syndrome has 3 copies of chromosome 21. Klinefelter's syndrome is a tricky one. On one hand, it would be considered trisomy because they have 3 sex chromosomes. However, they are not all the SAME sex chromosomes. Someone with Klinefelter's has 2 X chromosomes and one Y chromosome.
Is it possible for the offspring of an organism to look nothing like the adult?
Yes, in rare cases there are albinos, or mutations, or down syndrome, that are about 1/170000 chance
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What is the correct spelling 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Is down's syndrome inherited?
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
What are diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Are albinos born albinos?
Yes. Nearly all albinos have some form of visual impairment.
Can be cured form down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
How preventable is down syndrome in the community?
how is down syndrome preventable?
What is the correct spelling - 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndromeBoth spellings are correct and acceptable. And "syndrome" is sometimes uppercase and sometimes lowercase. On Answers.com, we choose the spelling "Down syndrome."
