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Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is caused by:

Answer: Extra copy of chromosome 21 (nondisjunction).

  • A Deletion of part of chromosome 21 during meiosis
  • B Extra copy of chromosome 21 (nondisjunction)
  • C Translocation of chromosome 14 onto another chromosome
  • D Loss of one sex chromosome during gamete formation

Correct answer: B. Extra copy of chromosome 21 (nondisjunction)

Explanation: Down syndrome: extra copy of chromosome 21 (2n+1 = 47). Most often caused by nondisjunction during maternal meiosis I.

The Cell CycleG1SG2M (Mitosis)G1+S+G2 = Interphase (the longest part of the cycle, where the cell spends most of its time)

The cell cycle: G1 (growth and preparation), S (DNA replication, chromosome number stays 2n but DNA content doubles), G2 (final checks before division), and M (mitosis itself) - together, G1+S+G2 make up interphase.

Concept context

Mitosis and meiosis: how cells divide for growth, repair, and reproduction.

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