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Down's syndrome is an example of
(A) incomplete dominance
(B) genetic engineering
(C) a chromosome disorder
(D) a sex-linked disorder

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Down's Syndrome**: - Down's syndrome is a genetic condition that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. This condition is also known as Trisomy 21. 2. **Identifying the Type of Disorder**: - Down's syndrome is classified as a chromosomal disorder because it involves a change in the number of chromosomes in an individual. Normally, humans have 46 chromosomes, but individuals with Down's syndrome have 47 due to the extra chromosome. 3. **Eliminating Other Options**: - (A) Incomplete dominance refers to a genetic scenario where neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a blend of traits. This does not apply to Down's syndrome. - (B) Genetic engineering involves modifying the genetic makeup of an organism, which is not relevant to Down's syndrome. - (D) A sex-linked disorder is one that is associated with genes located on sex chromosomes (X or Y). Down's syndrome is not linked to sex chromosomes. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since Down's syndrome is caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes (specifically, an extra chromosome 21), it is classified as a chromosome disorder. **Final Answer**: (C) a chromosome disorder. ---
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CENGAGE BIOLOGY-CHROMOSOMAL THEORY OF INHERITANCE AND GENETIC DISORDERS-MANDATORY EXERCISE
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  4. What are the main conventional symbols and signs used in genetic famil...

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  6. The egg of an animal contains 10 chromosomes, of which one is X chromo...

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  7. How is the child affected if it has grown from the zygote formed by an...

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  8. A woman of 47 years delivered an abnormal child with flattened nasal b...

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  10. Pattern baldness is sex-linked, but cannot be expressed normally in fe...

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  11. Action of ultraviolet rays on DNA is (A) induction of thymidine dime...

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  12. A women with normal vision, but whose father was colour blind, marries...

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  13. Haemophilia is a condition, where there is (A) no production of haem...

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  14. A woman who has haemophilia marries a normal man. How many of their ch...

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  15. Identify each of the alterations of chromosome structure.

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  16. How does sickle cell anemia affect the red blood cells?

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  17. If mother and father are both sickle cell carriers, what are the chanc...

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