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Question
What are chromosomal disorders?
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Solution
Chromosomal disorders are a type of genetic disorder where the abnormality is in the chromosomes themselves, either due to an incorrect number of chromosomes or a structural abnormality in one or more chromosomes. This can lead to various developmental and health issues.
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