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MHT CET 202625 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Extra copy of 21st chromosome causes _________ in human.

Extra copy of 21st chromosome causes _________ in human.

Options

  1. ATurner's syndrome
  2. BKlinefelter's syndrome
  3. CThalassemia
  4. DDown's syndrome

Correct answer

D. Down's syndrome

Step-by-step solution

Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an additional copy of chromosome 2121, also known as Trisomy 2121.

Turner's syndrome is caused by the absence of one of the X chromosomes, resulting in a 4545, X00 karyotype.

Klinefelter's syndrome is caused by the presence of an additional X chromosome, resulting in a 4747, XXY karyotype.

Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive blood disorder.

Therefore, an extra copy of the 2121st chromosome causes Down's syndrome.

Answer: Down's syndrome
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