Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of:

A. an extra pair of chromosomes.
B. a separation of chromosome 21.
C. a triplication of chromosome 21.
D. a sperm that contains 24 chromosomes.

Answer: C. a triplication of chromosome 21.

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