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24 May, 14:02

How are Angelman Syndrome and Prader Willi Syndrome similar?

A) The symptoms are very similar.

B) They were both originally diagnosed by the same research scientist.

C) They are caused by the same deletion.

D) Angelman Syndrome only occurs in boys and Prader Willi Syndrome only occurs in girls.

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  1. 24 May, 14:23
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    C) They are caused by the same deletion.

    Explanation:

    Angelman Syndrome and Prader Willi Syndrome, both are genetic disorders.

    There is one similarity between both the syndromes that is, they both are caused by the deletion of genes in a particular region of chromosome 15. These both syndromes are inherited from parent.

    Angelman Syndrome causes developmental disabilities and nerve-related symptoms while Prader Willi Syndrome causes intellectual disability, shortness in height and obesity.

    Hence, the correct option is C.
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