Edward's syndrome, Patau's syndrome and Down's syndrome are due to

Mutation due to malnutrition

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Change in sex chromosomes

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Change in autosomes

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Change in both sex chromosomes and autosomes

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Solution

The correct option is C Change in autosomes
Patau's syndrome - trisomy 13
Down's syndrome - trisomy 21
Edward's syndrome - trisomy 18
Chromosome 13, 21 and 18 are autosomes.

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