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What disorder do you have if you have 47 chromosomes?


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Chromosomal disorders: They are genetic disorders caused by a change in one or more chromosomes or an incorrect arrangement of the chromosomes.

  1. Trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterized by the presence of one extra chromosome.
  2. It is a hereditary condition caused by the third copy of the 21st chromosome and is called Down's syndrome.
  3. Physical and intellectual retardation are common signs.
  4. The non-disjunction of chromosomes causes it.
  5. The cell has 47 chromosomes in total.

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