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An amniocentesis or amniotic fluid test has identified a defect on the short arm of the 21st pair of chromosomes in a developing embryo. it is likely that this child will have

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In this question, the child would likely to have a down syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that shows the presence of the three number 21 chromosomes. Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. This disorder is the most common abnormalities / disorders in people and down syndrome has no cure.

Aminocentesis is the procedure of removing amniotic fluid for testing. Its purpose is to check any genetic disorder in the baby. As identifies, 21st pair of chromosome have defect on short arm, this can be Down Syndrome.

What is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is actually a  genetic disorder. It is characterized by three copies of 21st chromosome.

Down syndrome can also be called as Trisomy 21. its symptoms can be delay in physical growth, mild intellectual disability, changes in facial feature etc.

Thus, if baby has identified as a defect in short arm of 21st pair of chromosome, it can likely have Down Syndrome.

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