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Down's syndrome is-

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44 + X X Y

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45 + X X

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44 + X 0

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44 + X Y Y

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Solution

The correct option is B $45 + X X$
Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder where there is an extra 21st chromosome. It is also hence known as trisomy-21 and is represented as 45+XY or 45+XX.
So the correct option is '45+XX'.

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