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What is the defect in cell that leads to down syndrome?

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Q: What is the defect in cell that leads to down syndrome?
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How do you spell downsimderum?

The genetic developmental defect is spelled "Down Syndrome" or sometimes "Down's Syndrome."


Does Down syndrome progress?

it leads to death


What is the caused down syndrome?

Down's Syndrome is the unfortunate effect of an error that takes place during cell division at fertilisation. The error leads the child to have an extra 21st chromosone which causes cognitive and physical impairments.


The cause of Down Syndrome is?

Down's Syndrome is the unfortunate effect of an error that takes place during cell division at fertilisation. The error leads the child to have an extra 21st chromosone which causes cognitive and physical impairments.


Is Down Syndrome a birth defect?

no it's not a birth defect...it's a disease caught way before birth..Down syndrome is when a person has 1 more chromosome than normal people.


Is down syndrome and pku caused by chromosomal abnormalities?

Down syndrome is caused by an additional chromosome while PKU is due to a mutation or defect in a gene.


Can celexa cause down syndrome?

No, down syndrome is caused by a genetic defect where there is an extra chromosome in most,if not all, of the cells of a body. it is not caused by a drug.


What is an example of a birth defect in which there is abnormality in the chromosome structure?

Down's Syndrome is an example of a birth defect characterized by an abnormality of the chromosome structure.


How is it possible for two people with down syndrome to produce a normal healthy child?

no because since they both have down syndrome, they will have 100 percent that they will have a down syndrome baby


How is a ventricular septal defect different from an atrial septal defect?

Ventricular septal defect affects the ventricles common in babies with down syndrome while atrial septal defect is affecting the atrium.


Explain the genetic malfunction that leads to Down syndrome?

Nothing really leads to Down Syndrome, it is just an extra chromosome in the 21st pair. (otherwise known as Trisomy 21)


How is down syndrome changing over time?

it leads to death