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Down syndrome occurs when an individual has
 

Option: 1

45 chromosomal number 
 


Option: 2

Nondisjunction of 21st chromosome 
 


Option: 3

23rd chromosome in three doses 
 


Option: 4

47 chromosome number
 


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As we have already studied in Chromosomal Disorders -

Down’s Syndrome:

  • It occurs due to the additional copy of chromosome number 21 or trisomy of chromosome 21 in humans and also seen in chimpanzees and other related primates.
  • Hence, the correct option is (b).
     
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