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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jacobs syndrome, also known as XYY syndrome, is caused by an extra Y chromosome.

Answer: D
 Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 13.

Answer: B
 Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome, resulting in a genotype of XXY.

Answer: A
 Down syndrome is caused by a trisomy of chromosome 21.

Answer: E
 Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.

Answer: C
 Turner syndrome is caused by a loss or partial loss of an X chromosome, resulting in a genotype of XO.

MATCHING Match the Correct Syndromes with the Genetic Abnormality