Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Which of the following characters is/are...

Which of the following characters is/are not related to Down's syndrome?

A

Short stature and small round head

B

Furrowed tongue and partially open mouth

C

Big and wrinkled tongue

D

Gynaecomastia

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Down Syndrome**: - Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21. This condition leads to various physical and intellectual disabilities. 2. **Identifying Common Characteristics of Down Syndrome**: - Common characteristics associated with Down syndrome include: - Short stature - Small round head - Protruding tongue (often referred to as a "parrot tongue") - Partially open mouth - Wrinkled tongue - Developmental delays and mental retardation 3. **Analyzing the Given Options**: - The question asks which of the listed characters is not related to Down syndrome. - The options include: - Short stature and small round head (related to Down syndrome) - Protruding tongue and partially open mouth (related to Down syndrome) - Gynecomastia (not related to Down syndrome) 4. **Identifying the Incorrect Character**: - Gynecomastia is the development of breast tissue in males and is associated with Klinefelter syndrome, which involves an extra X chromosome (XXY). This condition is not related to Down syndrome. 5. **Conclusion**: - The character that is not related to Down syndrome is **gynecomastia**.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • Mock Test 31:ZOOLOGY

    AAKASH INSTITUTE|Exercise EXAMPLE|20 Videos
  • Mock Test 32 ZOOLOGY

    AAKASH INSTITUTE|Exercise EXAMPLE|35 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following characters is not related to Aves:-

Which of the following character is not related to adrenal virilism ?

Which of the following mechanism is involved in causing Down's syndrome?

Which of the following is not a character related to Red Algae?

Which of these character/structure is not related to lenticels?

Which of the following is related to the high frequency of Down syndrome ?

Which one among the following is not correct about Down's syndrome?