Understanding Telomeres and Chromosome Structure

#16thxug #fyp #downsyndrome #meme #funny Down syndrome is a genetic condition that arises from having an extra copy of chromosome 21. Normally, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46. In individuals with Down syndrome, there are 47 chromosomes because they possess three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two. This is why Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. **How it Happens:** Imagine chromosomes as instruction manuals for building and operating a human body. Each chro