The cri-du-chat syndrome is
a. an example of a genetic disorder caused by a mutation.
b. due to missing genetic material in chromosome 5.
c. a genetic disorder that is unresponsive to any sort of treatment intervention.
d. due to excessive genetic material in chromosome 5.
e. caused by an extra 21st chromosome.
Answer: b. due to missing genetic material in chromosome 5.
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