AIPMT PRELIMS2003Botany-Genetics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Botany Chromosomal disorders MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

Down's syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome number 21. What percentage of offspring produced by an affected mother and a normal father would be affected by this disorder :-

A

100%

B

75%

C

50%

D

25%

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

If the mother is affected and the father is normal, there is a 50% chance the offspring will inherit the extra chromosome.

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