NEET2023ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual
Broad palm with single palm crease is visible in a person suffering from-
Options
- AThalassemia
- BDown's syndrome
- CTurner's syndrome
- DKlinefelter's syndrome
Correct answer
B. Down's syndrome
Step-by-step solution
Down's syndrome: This happens due to non-disjunction of chromosomes. This is a trisomy of 21st chromosome (autosomal). Individuals with Down syndrome are mentally retarded. They have a characteristic broad face with a flat nasal bridge, wide-set eyes, and prominent epicanthic folds. The hands are also broad with a single crease in the palm.