As part of a research project, a hospital screens genetic material from all newborns. If one of the newborns was found to have three #21 chromosomes, what is the baby's prognosis?
a) The baby is likely to be mentally retarded as a result of Down syndrome.
b) The child is at increased risk for developing schizophrenia or a related disorder.
c) A severe case of anoxia caused a chromosomal abnormality and will lead to early death.
d) There is only a small chance that the baby will live to be five years old as a result of extensive injury to the central nervous system.
A
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