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What is the main purpose of examining the fertilized egg in IVF?
What is the main purpose of examining the fertilized egg in IVF?
- To prevent Down syndrome by selecting healthy eggs (correct)
- To identify the sex of the embryo
- To detect any inherited traits from the parents
- To determine the ideal time for implantation
What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?
- A genetic mutation inherited from parents
- An error during the fertilization process (correct)
- Environmental factors during pregnancy
- A lack of oxygen during fetal development
Which of the following is a characteristic of translocation Down syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of translocation Down syndrome?
- It is the most common type of Down syndrome
- It is inherited from a parent (correct)
- It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
- It is a mosaic form of Down syndrome
What is the primary method of diagnosis for Down syndrome during pregnancy?
What is the primary method of diagnosis for Down syndrome during pregnancy?
What is the main goal ofDown syndrome research and treatment?
What is the main goal ofDown syndrome research and treatment?
What is the characteristic of cells with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic of cells with Down syndrome?
What is a common consequence of mouth breathing in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is a common consequence of mouth breathing in individuals with Down syndrome?
Why is early dental intervention crucial for children with Down syndrome?
Why is early dental intervention crucial for children with Down syndrome?
What is the only form of Down syndrome that can be passed from parent to child?
What is the only form of Down syndrome that can be passed from parent to child?
What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?
What is a benefit of establishing positive dental habits in children with Down syndrome?
What is a benefit of establishing positive dental habits in children with Down syndrome?
What is the significance of karyotyping in relation to Down syndrome?
What is the significance of karyotyping in relation to Down syndrome?
What is a common oral health issue in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is a common oral health issue in individuals with Down syndrome?
What is a risk factor for Down syndrome?
What is a risk factor for Down syndrome?
Is there a cure for Down syndrome?
Is there a cure for Down syndrome?
What is the most common genetic cause of moderate intellectual disability?
What is the most common genetic cause of moderate intellectual disability?
What percentage of Down syndrome patients have a trisomy 21 karyotype?
What percentage of Down syndrome patients have a trisomy 21 karyotype?
What is the result of abnormal cell division during the development of the sperm cell or egg cell?
What is the result of abnormal cell division during the development of the sperm cell or egg cell?
What is the term for the attachment of a part of the number 21 chromosome to another chromosome?
What is the term for the attachment of a part of the number 21 chromosome to another chromosome?
What is the term for the presence of two cell populations, one with a normal karyotype and one with a trisomy 21 karyotype?
What is the term for the presence of two cell populations, one with a normal karyotype and one with a trisomy 21 karyotype?
What is the primary method by which in vitro fertilization (IVF) can prevent Down syndrome?
What is the primary method by which in vitro fertilization (IVF) can prevent Down syndrome?
Which type of Down syndrome is not inherited and occurs sporadically in all populations?
Which type of Down syndrome is not inherited and occurs sporadically in all populations?
What is the term for the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in all cells of the body?
What is the term for the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in all cells of the body?
What is the primary method used to diagnose Down syndrome during pregnancy?
What is the primary method used to diagnose Down syndrome during pregnancy?
What is the term for the attachment of a part of chromosome 21 to another chromosome, leading to Down syndrome?
What is the term for the attachment of a part of chromosome 21 to another chromosome, leading to Down syndrome?
