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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