It is estimated that half of all conceptions have too many or too few chromosomes. According to the text, what happens to most of the zygotes that are formed in these situations?
a. They are spontaneously aborted.
b. They result in neonates with birth defects.
c. They result in twins.
d. They have no problems.
A
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