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How do you get Down syndrome?
You do not "get" Down's syndrome. You are born with it. It is a chromosomal condition of the 21st chromosome.
Is down syndrome communicable disease?
No. Down's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. In order to have it you have to be born with it.
How is karyotype used by genetics?
a karyotype is a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell. These pictures are used to check for chromosomal abnormalities, such as too few or too much which can result in a genetic disability. Such as Down Syndrome.
Is anyone susceptible to this Down syndrome?
no, it is a chromosomal abnormality, not a contagious disease.
What could be described as a chromosomal mutation?
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.
What are the 3 major chromosomal disorders?
The three major chromosomal disorders are Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. Down syndrome is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21, Turner syndrome involves a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females, and Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome in males.
What is the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans?
The most common chromosomal abnormality in humans is Down syndrome, which is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It occurs in about 1 in 700 births.
What are examples of diseases caused by chromosomal mutation?
Down's Syndrome Kleinfelter's 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.
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.
How to use syndrome in a sentence?
Down's syndrome is a serious genetic disease caused by chromosomal problems. hope i could help.
Is down's syndrome caused by a gene or chromosomal mutation?
Neither. It is an extra #21 chromosome.
