The congenital gain or loss of an entire chromosome in a developing fetus usually results in what type of clinical condition?
a. Sexual ambiguity
b. Myeloid leukemia
c. Mental retardation
d. Usually incompatibility with life
ANS: D
The congenital gain or loss of an entire chromosome other than sex is usually incompatible with life and ends in a first-trimester spontaneous abortion.
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