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What gene or chromosome is affected by down syndrome?
Chromosome 21 is tripled in Down syndrome.
How many copies of Chromosome 21 are there in someone who has Down syndrome?
3 Pairs of Chromosome 21There are 47 chromosomes in someone with Down syndrome (most people have 46); the 21st pair has an extra chromosome. Down syndrome is also known as "Trisomy 21" - a reference to the fact that someone with Down syndrome has 3 pairs of chromosomes 21.
What chromosome is the language gene found in?
Chromosome 7
Which chromosome is found only in males?
Y chromosome
Is Down syndrome a genetic disorder or a chromosome disorder?
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. It is caused by having 1 extra chromosome (chromosome 21).
Why can't a female inherit a gene found on the y chromosome?
Females do not have a Y chromosome, so they cannot inherit genes found on it. The Y chromosome is passed down from father to son, and females inherit two X chromosomes, one from each parent. Therefore, any gene found on the Y chromosome is not present in females.
Down syndrome is an example of?
Chromosome Disorder
What chromosome is pku carried on?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by a mutation in the PAH gene located on chromosome 12. This gene is responsible for producing an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which is essential for breaking down the amino acid phenylalanine. Mutations in this gene can lead to the accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood, resulting in the symptoms of PKU.
Down syndrome is usually caused by an extra copy of what chromosome?
Down syndrome occurs because of the extra chromosome on chromosome 21. If you go onto google images and type in karyotype of Down syndrome, you will find a picture of the extra chromosome. Instead of having two chromosomes on chromosome 21, there is an extra. Type your answer here...
What chromosome is nail patella syndrome found on?
Nail Patella Syndrome is found on chromosome #9. If you search "what chromosome is nail patella syndrome on?" in Google, then it will give you a bunch of websites that have a bunch of info. about it. hope this helps. :-)
In which cell would an inactivated X chromosome be found?
An inactivated X chromosome would be found in the nucleus of a female somatic cell.
Alcoholism is found in what chromosome?
They isolated three genes on chromosome 15 -- GABRA5, GABRB3 and GABRG3
