5. Which of the following chromosomal disorders is caused by non-disjunction? a) Cystic fibrosis b) Down syndrome c) Sickle cell anemia d) Hemophilia
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Answer (1)
Down syndrome is caused by non-disjunction, which occurs when chromosome 21 fails to separate properly during meiosis, leading to an individual having three copies of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21).