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One does NOT GET Down's syndrome, a person is born with it.
Down's syndrome occurs in the early stages of development, more commonly in older mothers. It is when there is an extra chromosome in trisomy 21. This extra chromosome is caused by a nondisjunction which is when there is a failure of one synaptic pair of chromosomes to separate during anaphase 1.
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What is the genetic complement of an individual with Down syndrome?
An individual with down syndrome has one extra chromosome beyond 2N. Down syndrome is designated trisomy 21 or 47,XX+21.
Is it possible for an individual with Down syndrome to have offspring without it?
No, because people with Down syndrome can't have children.
What does an individual with an extra copy of chromosome 21 demonstrait traits of having?
down syndrome
What effects on an individual does downs syndrome cause?
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
Difference between the chromosomes of a person with Down syndrome and a person without Down syndrome?
An individual with Down Syndrome has the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome.
Do you capitalize the words 'down syndrome'?
Up or Down?The "D" of Down is always uppercase, i.e., capitalized - it's the name of the man who identified this specific syndrome. As to whether the word "syndrome" should be capitalized, there seems to be no final word on that. Various dictionaries and encyclopedias seem to have different styles.Answers.com goes for the option of spelling it like this: "Down syndrome."(See Related question.)
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
What can be diagnosed by examining a karyotype of an individuals white blood cells?
A karyotype of an individual's white blood cells can be used to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. It can also detect genetic disorders caused by aneuploidy or large structural chromosomal changes.
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
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.
What are diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
