Observing a karyotype for a fetus, an obstetrician notices that for the 16th chromosome, there are 3 structures shown. What sort of chromosomal abnormality does this fetus have?

A. Polyploidy
B. Incomplete dominance
C. A monosomy
D. A trisomy


Answer: D

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