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Yes, it is a chromosomal error which occured most likely during meiosis. It is an error in cell division called NONDISJUNCTION. The single X chromsome is maternal, which suggests that the meiotic error tends to be paternal (3/4 of cases) -Krista D. RN
The most common type of chromosomal disorder is the Down syndrome caused by an added copy of chromosomes 21. More common chromosomal disorders are Klinefelter's syndrome and Turnerâ??s syndrome.
There is no actual chromosomal change, there is an extra chromosome.
It is not passed on from parent to child. It is an error in meiosis.
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder.
Yes
The mode of inheritance for Turner Syndrome is recessive. Hope I helped, I have to do a project on it anyway!!
You do not "get" Down's syndrome. You are born with it. It is a chromosomal condition of the 21st chromosome.
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No. Down's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. In order to have it you have to be born with it.
Chromosomal mutation can have lasting impacts on the person who this happens to. A version of a chromosomal mutation is the mutation that leads to Down's Syndrome.
"Chromosomal analysis" should not be used for Fragile X Syndrome determination. Chromosomal analysis, Karotyping, has proven unreiable in diagnosis. Detemination can be made through DNA testing for Fragile X Syndrome, FMR1 DNA test.