Number of chromosomes in Down’s syndrome is
Question and options
Number of chromosomes in Down’s syndrome is
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 47
Down's syndrome is trisomy 21, giving 47 chromosomes. A normal human cell has 46 chromosomes; the extra copy of chromosome 21 raises the count to 47.
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