Prader willi syndrome, ch romosomal defect-
Correct Answer: Chromosome 15
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Chromosome 15 15qll-ql3 (pat) Prader-Willi Severe hypotonia at birth, obesity short stature (responsive to growth hormone), small hands and feet, hypogonadism, mental retardation.o Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of the body.o In infancy, this condition is characterized by weak muscle tone (hypotonia), feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development. Beginning in childhood, affected individuals develop an insatiable appetite, which leads to chronic overeating (hyperphagia) and obesity.o Some people with Prader-Willi syndrome, particularly those with obesity, also develop type 2 diabetes mellitus (the most common form of diabetes).o People with Prader-Willi syndrome typically have mild to moderate intellectual impairment and learning disabilities,o Behavioral problems are common, including temper outbursts, stubbornness, and compulsive behavior such as picking at the skin. Sleep abnormalities can also occur.o Additional features of this condition include distinctive facia! features such as a narrow forehead, almond-shaped eyes, and a triangular mouth; short stature; and small hands and feet. Some people with Prader-Willi syndrome have unusually fair skin and light-colored hair.o Both affected males and affected females have underdeveloped genitals. Puberty is delayed or incomplete, and most affected individuals are unable to have children (infertile).
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