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A woman with 47 chromosomes, due to three copies of chromosome 21, is characterized by:

A

Turner syndrome

B

Down syndrome

C

Superfemaleness

D

Triploidy

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Down’s Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an additional copy of chromosome number 21 (trisomy of 21). The affected individual has 47 chromosomes instead of the normal 46. The symptoms include short stature, small round head, furrowed tongue, partially open mouth, and physical and mental retardation . Turner's syndrome involves the absence of an X chromosome (45, X0) .

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