genetricks - recall

[ArchivalUser]

Karyotypic analysis of a spontaneously aborted fetus demonstrates trisomy of one of the
chromosomes. Which chromosome is most likely to be affected?
A. 8
B. 13
C. 16
D. 18
E. 21

[ArchivalUser]

E. 21

[ArchivalUser]

e? wats the trick here? simply because E is most common?

[ArchivalUser]

Trisomy: b,d, e. Maybe b ?

[ArchivalUser]

It is cccctrisomy 16 the most common chromosomal cause of miscarriages, as the condition is not compatible with life.

[ArchivalUser]

ru sure pcr?

[ArchivalUser]

yes pcr is right ...clearly written in kaplan .good

[ArchivalUser]

ok thx

[ArchivalUser]

yes its trisomy 16

[ArchivalUser]

good question, thanks.