MATCHING
Match the correct syndromes with the genetic abnormality.
-Patau syndrome
A)Trisomy 21
B)XXY
C)XO
D)47, +13
E)Trisomy 18
F)47, XYY

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patau syndrome is caused by the genetic abnormality of having an extra chromosome 13 (47, +13).

Answer: E
 Trisomy 18 is also known as Edwards syndrome and is caused by the genetic abnormality of having an extra chromosome 18.

Answer: A
 Trisomy 21 is also known as Down syndrome and is caused by the genetic abnormality of having an extra chromosome 21.

Answer: C
 XO refers to Turner syndrome, which is caused by the genetic abnormality of having only one X chromosome (45, XO).

Answer: F
 47, XYY is a genetic abnormality in males where they have an extra Y chromosome. It does not correspond to a specific syndrome.

MATCHING Match the Correct Syndromes with the Genetic Abnormality