AIIMS2005Botany-Genetic Disorders
AIIMS 2005 Botany Chromosomal Abnormalities MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The 'cri-du-chat' syndrome is caused by change in chromosome structure involving
A
deletion
B
duplication
C
inversion
D
translocation
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Cri du chat a rare syndrome (1 in 50,000 live births) caused by a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5.
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