Cri-du-chat Syndrome

What type of inheritance pattern does Cri-du-Chat Syndrome have?

• Sex-linked

• Autosomal

In order for someone to have Cri-du-Chat Syndrome, which chromosome has to be mutated?

• 1st chromosome

• 21st chromosome

• 23rd chromosome

• 5th chromosome

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome is caused by a ________ mutation.

• Nondisjunction

• Transversal

• Deletion

• Insertion

Can Cri-du-Chat Syndrome be inherited?

• Yes

• No

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome is also known as… (Select all that apply.)

• 5p- Syndrome

• Trisomy 18

• "Cat Cry" Syndrome

• Down Syndrome

What kind of features do people with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome possess? (Select all that apply.)

• Low set and misformed ears

• Cleft lip

• A small and backward slanting lower jaw

• Epicanthal folds

Does this disorder affect any type of ethnic group?

• Yes

• No

Does Cri-du-Chat Syndrome affect males or females more?

• Females

• Males

According to most cases, how long does a person with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome generally live?

• They die shortly after birth

• As long as any other human

• They die during their toddler years

• They are immortal

Is there a cure for Cri-du-Chat Syndrome?

• No

• Yes