After a prenatal exam, your physician remarks, "It appears as if your fetus has 47 chromosomes." What would be the most likely response to this information?
A) concern, as this may indicate that your child has Down syndrome
B) concern, as this may indicate that your child has sickle-cell anemia
C) concern, as this may indicate that your child has PKU
D) relief, since this is a normal number of chromosomes

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A fetus with 47 chromosomes is likely to have trisomy 21, which is the genetic condition that causes Down syndrome.

After a Prenatal Exam, Your Physician Remarks, "It Appears as If