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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.

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Causes Down Syndrome?

Having an extra copy of chromosome 21. You are supposed to have 2; when you have 3 (trisomy 21), Down's Syndrome is the result.


What is another name for trisomy-21, commonly known as Down syndrome?

Another name for trisomy-21, commonly known as Down syndrome, is trisomy 21.


What is the relationship between trisomy 21 and Down syndrome?

Trisomy 21 is down's syndrome, which is an extra copy of chromosome 21


Which genetic disorder does an extra chromosome cause?

An extra chromosome can cause genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, which is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. This leads to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and certain physical characteristics.


When Having three copies of chromosomes 21 leads to a disorder known as trisomy 21 or more commonly as?

Down syndrome is trisomy 21


What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?

down syndrome


Which of the following are example(s) of trisomy---Turner Syndrome Down's Syndrome or Klinefelter's Syndrome?

Trisomy means having three copies of a chromosomes. Turner's syndrome is NOT an example of trisomy. Someone with Turner's syndrome has only one X chromosome. Down's syndrome IS an example of trisomy. Someone with Down's syndrome has 3 copies of chromosome 21. Klinefelter's syndrome is a tricky one. On one hand, it would be considered trisomy because they have 3 sex chromosomes. However, they are not all the SAME sex chromosomes. Someone with Klinefelter's has 2 X chromosomes and one Y chromosome.


What is the scientific name for Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.


What is another name for down syndrom?

Well Down Syndrome is sometimes called Up Syndrome because most kids with Down Syndrome are very happy.Trisomy 21


Are there different types of Down syndrome?

There are three different types of Down syndrome: Standard Trisomy 21, Translocation, and Mosaicism. Standard Trisomy 21 is when the extra chromosome 21 comes from either the egg or sperm cell. Between 90% and 95% of all Down syndrome is Standard Trisomy 21.


What are the different types of Down syndrome?

There are three different types of Down syndrome: Standard Trisomy 21, Translocation, and Mosaicism. Standard Trisomy 21 is when the extra chromosome 21 comes from either the egg or sperm cell. Between 90% and 95% of all Down syndrome is Standard Trisomy 21.


Which process could result in the type of cell mutation that causes Down syndrome?

Down's syndrome is caused by trisomy of the 21st chromosome. This is mostly caused when the chromosome pair fails to separate properly (nondisjunction).