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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is caused due to disturbances in which of the following chromosomes?(a) 15(b) 16(c) 19(d) 21I have been asked this question in quiz.This interesting question is from Gene Expression Control in division Control of Gene Expression of Cell Biology

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Correct CHOICE is (a) 15

The explanation is: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is an INHERITED neurological disorder caused due to a deletion in the imprinted genes of chromosome 15 inherited from the father. It is characterized by mental retardation, obesity and UNDERDEVELOPMENT of GONADS.



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