Which statement correctly explains the etiology of Down syndrome?
a. There is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
b. There is a missing chromosome on the 21st pair.
c. There are two pairs of the 21st chromosome.
d. The chromosome's 21st pair is missing.
ANS: A
Down syndrome is attributed to an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
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