An individual who inherits the specific chromosome ____ deletion from his/her ____ will most likely have Prader-Willi syndrome rather than Angelman syndrome.

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Prader-Willi syndrome is most often caused by a deletion on chromosome 15 inherited from the father. Angelman syndrome, on the other hand, typically results from a deletion on the same chromosome inherited from the mother.

An Individual Who Inherits the Specific Chromosome ____ Deletion from His/her