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What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
The genetic disorder characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation is known as?
down syndrome
What is an example of a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present?
Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present. Other examples of disorders associated with an error in the number of chromosomes are Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), Triple X syndrome, and Klinefelter Syndrome.
Which chromosome Klinefleter's Syndrome affect?
Klinefelter Syndrome is neither recessive or dominant. It is a chormosome disorder, and is thus not passed down from generation to generation. The disorder is a random even that occurs.
Is down syndrome a single gene disorder?
People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21 in every cell. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis, when sex cells form. Hope this helps!!
Can a congenital disorder be diagnosed by amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis primarily is looking at the DNA. It can detect major genetic problems like Down's syndrome.
What procedure can be preformed during fetal development to detect down syndrome?
amniocentesis
Is there a prenatal diagnosis or test for Down syndrome?
Yes there are examination that can determine that a fetus has down syndrome.. called amniocentesis.
What is down syndrome mean?
Down syndrome, Down's syndrome, or trisomy 21 is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British Doctor Who described the syndrome in 1866. The disorder was identified as a chromosome 21 trisomy by Jérôme Lejeune in 1959. The condition is characterized by a combination of major and minor differences in structure. Often Down syndrome is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth as well as facial appearance. Down syndrome in a baby can be identified with amniocentesis during pregnancy or at birth.
Does an amniocentesis register fetal abnormalities other than Down syndrome?
Yes
What is he best way to test before pregnancy if the child will have Down syndrome?
Amniocentesis
Can down syndrome be screened for?
Yes, amniocentesis. But be warned there is a higher probability of miscarriage.
Should you worry about the results of your amniocentesis if nobody in your or your husband's family has Down syndrome?
Yes! Down Syndrome is not a genetic disease. ANYBODY can be born with Down Syndrome, even if 100 or 0 people in their family have it.
Can a raccoon have Down's syndrome?
No, Down's syndrome is only a human genetic disorder. Those with the disorder have an extra chromosome. Raccoons do not get this particular genetic disorder.
What age does down syndrome go away?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, a person with this disorder has it for life, it does not go away.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
Is down syndrome communicable disease?
No. Down's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. In order to have it you have to be born with it.
