The presence of a zygote having one chromosome with the normal complement of genes and one with a missing gene is characteristic of which genetic disorder?

a. Cri du chat
b. Down syndrome
c. Klinefelter syndrome
d. Turner syndrome


Answer: a. Cri du chat

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