Instructions
Answer the following questions about trisomy. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. What is trisomy?
2. What causes trisomy to occur?
3. What are the three main types of trisomy? (Check all that apply)
Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)
Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)
Trisomy 16
Trisomy 9
4. True or False: All cases of trisomy result in birth defects.
5. What are some common physical and developmental effects of trisomy? (List at least three)
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6. Down syndrome is an example of which type of trisomy?
7. How does trisomy typically affect a person's chromosomes? Explain your answer.
8. What are some unique qualities or strengths often associated with people who have Down syndrome?
9. How can trisomy affect a person's daily life and learning abilities?
10. What are some ways scientists and researchers are working to better understand and address trisomy?