A newborn female has ambiguous genitalia, cleft palate, and holoprosencephaly. Genetic testing confirms trisomy 13. What is the chromosomal basis?
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Correct answer: Three copies of chromosome 13
Patau syndrome is trisomy 13, caused by an extra copy of chromosome 13. It leads to severe midline defects. Other options correspond to different conditions.
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