Question

Down Syndrome is also known as ?

• A. Edwards syndrome
• B. Patau syndrome
• C. Mongolism
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mongolism

Down’s syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.Down’s syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. It is typically associated with a delay in cognitive ability (mental retardation, or MR) and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.