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The "Cri-du-Chat" syndrome is caused by a change in chromosome structure due to

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Deletion
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Duplication
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Inversion
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Translocation
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Solution

The correct option is A Deletion
Cri-du-chat or 'cat cry' syndrome is due to the deletion of a fragment from the small arm or p arm of the 5th chromosome. So, it is also referred to as 5p- (5p minus).

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