Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is also called trisomy 21. A person with Down Syndrome has an extra copy of chromosome 21. What can you infer is most likely the genetic mutation that results in Down syndrome?

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Leslie Adams

20 November, 14:48

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is also called trisomy 21. A person with Down Syndrome has an extra copy of chromosome 21. What can you infer is most likely the genetic mutation that results in Down syndrome?

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Sherlyn Bush · Answer 1

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome.