The "cri - du - chat" syndrome is caused by change in chromosome structure
involving

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 (cat's cry) syndrome, also known as 5p minus syndrome. It is a chromosomal condition that results when a piece of chromosome 5 is missing(deletion).

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