What is the reason for the 21^ st trisomy? - Vidyadip

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What is the reason for the $21^{st}$ trisomy?

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Answer

$21st$ Trisomy occurs due to non-disjunction or failure of separation of chromosomes (autosomes) during gamete formation.

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