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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Question:

The chromosomal disorders are caused due to absence, excess or abnormal arrangement of one or more chromosomes. Failure of segregation of chromatids during cell division results in the gain or loss of chromosome(s), called aneuploidy.

Identify the symptoms of the disorder represented in figure.

Options:

There is formation of abnormal haemoglobin in the individual.

The individual shows gynaecomastia.

The short statured individual has broad palm with characteristic palm crease.

The affected individual has elongated sickle like RBCs.

Correct Answer:

The short statured individual has broad palm with characteristic palm crease.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → The short statured individual has broad palm with characteristic palm crease.