Question

In a family, the father is affected by Down syndrome and the mother is normal then what will be a percentage of affected offspring:-
A. 50 %
B. 100 %
C. 25 %
D. 75 %

Answer 1

Down's syndrome is a neurological defect caused by excess genetic material from chromosome 21 as a result of irregular cell division. Down syndrome is characterized by a distinct facial expression, learning impairment, and developmental delays. It may be linked to thyroid or heart failure.

Complete answer:
Down syndrome is a developmental disease caused by an autosomal trisomy on chromosome 21. Physical development delays, mild to severe intellectual disability, and distinctive facial features are typical. A young adult with Down syndrome has an average IQ of 50, which is equal to the mental capacity of an eight- or nine-year-old boy, although this can vary greatly.

Down syndrome has no known treatment. It has been shown that education and proper care will increase one's quality of life. Any children with Down syndrome attend regular kindergarten, and others need more advanced schooling. Any people with Down syndrome complete high school, and a handful go on to further their studies.

In a family where the father has Down syndrome and the mother is average, the proportion of affected offspring is 50% and the offspring have a 50% chance of inheriting an extra copy of chromosome 21 from the father. Other alternatives are incorrect based on estimates. As a result, the correct answer is '50%'.

Hence the correct option is A(50%).

Note: Congenital heart disease affects about 40% of newborns with Down syndrome.
- About 80% of people with heart disease have an atrioventricular septal defect or a ventricular septal defect, with the former being more common. Mitral valve complications become more frequent as people age, including among those who did not have a heart condition at birth.
- Such complications include tetralogy of Fallot and patent ductus arteriosus. People with Down syndrome have a reduced risk of artery hardening.