Philadelphia chromosome is

13th chromosome

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22nd chromosome

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17th chromosome

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21st chromosome

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The correct option is B 22nd chromosome
Philadelphia chromosome is 22nd chromosome. It was first discovered in Philadelphia in chronic myeloid leukaemia. It causes a particular abnormality that is associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is the result of a reciprocal translocation between chromosome 9 and 22.

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