what does an extra chromosome do to a cell? conditions?
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This occurs when a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes, which can result in various developmental and health issues. One common example of aneuploidy is Down syndrome, which is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. In general, an extra chromosome can Show more…
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