Genetic Disorders

Question 1

Caused by deletion of part of the short arm of chromosome 5

Answer 1

Cat Cry Syndrome (Cri du chat)

Question 2

Usually caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21

Answer 2

Down’s Syndrome

Question 3

Caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18

Answer 3

Edwards syndrome

Question 4

Also called terminal 11q deletion disorders

Answer 4

Jacobsen Syndrome (Paris-Trousseau syndrome)

Question 5

They are often shy and quiet and higher incidence of speech delay

Answer 5

Klinefelter Syndrome

Question 6

Female characteristics are present but underdeveloped

Answer 6

Turner Syndrome