The most common type of inherited intellectual disability is ________.

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Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited intellectual disability, affecting about 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females. It occurs when there is a mutation in the X chromosome that affects the production of a protein necessary for brain development. This results in intellectual disability, along with other symptoms such as developmental delays, behavior problems, and physical features like a long face and large ears.

The Most Common Type of Inherited Intellectual Disability Is ________