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Question

What is the potential outcome of nondisjunction during meiosis, and how does it relate to Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Nondisjunction can lead to aneuploidy, such as trisomy 21, which causes Down syndrome.

Answer

Nondisjunction results in normal chromosome numbers, unrelated to Down syndrome.

Answer

Nondisjunction leads to increased genetic variation, unrelated to Down syndrome.

Answer

Nondisjunction results in diploid gametes, unrelated to Down syndrome.