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Why do people get down syndrome is it purely genetic?
Down syndrome is purely genetic. There are no known environmental causes of the disorder. It is not a disease that is passed from parent to child. It is simply an disorder when the chromosomes split during cell division during development. The mayoclinic describes the causes: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=causes
What are some common causes of retardation?
There are many causes of retardation. These includes Down syndrome, velocariofacial syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, problems during pregnancy and other genetic disorders.
Why did evolution not occur in down syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a the addition of an extra chromosome and not really related to evolution. It is more of a genetic mutation that causes this event to occur.
What is the biggest down syndrome incidence by race?
Down syndrome occurs in people of all races; however, studies have shown that people of Caucasian descent have a higher incidence of Down syndrome compared to other races. This is likely due to differences in genetic makeup and population demographics.
Is down syndrome constitutional?
is down syndrome acquired genetic disease
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
Can X-Ray exposure cause abnormalities like Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is caused by a genetic abnormality in Chromosome 21. It is highly unlikely that X-Ray exposure causes genetic abnormalities such as this. However, X-Rays are not recommended while pregnant.
Examples of genetic disorders?
There's many different genetic disorders such as: Down Syndrom Canavan Disease Muenke Syndrome Bloom Syndrome etc
How do you spell downsimderum?
The genetic developmental defect is spelled "Down Syndrome" or sometimes "Down's Syndrome."
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.
If you have a brother or a sister with Down syndrome does this increase the chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?
Having a sibling with Down syndrome does not directly increase the chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. The risk is influenced by maternal age, not family history. If both parents are carriers of the genetic translocation for Down syndrome, the risk may be higher.
What trisomy causes Down syndrome?
Well, honey, Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21. It's like having a bonus chromosome that messes with the genetic party. So, to put it simply, trisomy 21 is the culprit behind Down syndrome.
