A zygote containing three copies of chromosome 21 results in which condition?

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23 Jan 2020
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The presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in a zygote leads to Down syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by developmental and intellectual delays. Other options such as allergic rhinitis, scurvy, and Parkinson's disease are unrelated to chromosome 21 trisomy.

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