Q: Which chromosome is associated with cri du chat syndrome?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Chromosomal disorders also occur when part of a chromosome becomes damaged. For example, if a tiny portion of chromosome 5 is missing, the individual will have cri du chat (cat’s cry) syndrome. These individuals have misshapen facial features, and the infant’s cry resembles a cat’s cry.

 Choices:

- collagen 5

- genome 5

- spore 5

- chromosome 5


A:
chromosome 5