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प्रश्न
During a medical investigation, an infant was found to possess an extra chromosome 21. Describe the symptoms the child is likely to develop later in the life.
During a medical investigation, an infant was found to possess an extra chromosome 21. Tell the symptoms of the child is likely to develop in the life.
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उत्तर
An additional copy of chromosome number 21 (trisomy of 21) leads to Down’s syndrome. The affected individual will have:
- short statured with small round head
- furrowed tongue
- partially open mouth
- broad palm with characteristic palm crease
- retarded physical, psychomotor and mental development
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