An amniocentesis or amniotic fluid test has identified a defect on the short arm of the 21st pair of chromosomes in a developing embryo. it is likely that this child will have

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Evelyn Ewing

23 May, 10:53

An amniocentesis or amniotic fluid test has identified a defect on the short arm of the 21st pair of chromosomes in a developing embryo. it is likely that this child will have

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Royce Mercer · Answer 1

In this question, the child would likely to have a down syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that shows the presence of the three number 21 chromosomes. Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. This disorder is the most common abnormalities / disorders in people and down syndrome has no cure.