EXPLORE
A. WATCH Me NEY, NEY!
Observe closely the different abnormalities presented in the first column of the table. Complete
the table by writing down some observable characteristics expressed in the individuals.
ROLE OF MEIOSIS IN MAINTAINING CHROMOSOME NUMBER
Characteristics
Abnormality
Cause
Trisomy (3 copies) of
chromosome number 13
PATAU SYNDROME
Trisomy of chromosome
number 18
EDWARD SYNDROME
Trisomy of chromosome
number 21
DOWN SYNDROME
A. WATCH Me NEY, NEY!
Observe closely the different abnormalities presented in the first column of the table. Complete
the table by writing down some observable characteristics expressed in the individuals.
ROLE OF MEIOSIS IN MAINTAINING CHROMOSOME NUMBER
Characteristics
Abnormality
Cause
Trisomy (3 copies) of
chromosome number 13
PATAU SYNDROME
Trisomy of chromosome
number 18
EDWARD SYNDROME
Trisomy of chromosome
number 21
DOWN SYNDROME
Answers & Comments
Answer:
PATAU SYNDROME-Is á chromosomal condition associated with severe intellectual disability and physical abnormalities in many parts of the body