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Although having three copies of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21) is the most common cause, Down syndrome can also result from Blank______.Multiple choice question.a translocation of genes from chromosome 21 to chromosome 14a translocation of genes from chromosome 14 to chromosome 21a deletion of genes on chromosome 21an inversion of genes on chromosome 21

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Although having three copies of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21) is the most common cause, Down syndrome can also result from Blank______.Multiple choice question.a translocation of genes from chromosome 21 to chromosome 14a translocation of genes from chromosome 14 to chromosome 21a deletion of genes on chromosome 21an inversion of genes on chromosome 21

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The correct answer is: a translocation of genes from chromosome 21 to chromosome 14.

This is because Down syndrome can also be caused by a specific type of chromosomal abnormality called Robertsonian translocation. This occurs when the long arm of chromosome 21 is attached to another chromosome, often chromosome 14. As a result, a person has the usual two copies of chromosome 21, but also has additional material from chromosome 21 attached to another chromosome.

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