Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What happens if a human gamete with an extra chromosome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Generally: it does not survive very long. There are some syndromes in which there are birth defects from this. Trisomy 21 -- Mongolism trisomy 18 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwards_syndrome trisomy 13 More than 80% of children with Patau syndrome die within the first year of life
Answered 4/3/2016
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What does it mean if a child has an extra chromosome?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Is it true prisons are filled with men with extra male chromosome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How does an extra chromosome set cause big problems for the baby?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How deeply concerned should I be with with my NT screen coming back with a 1:190 chance of the extra chromosome? I am 33 no previous history.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the effect if you have an extra female chromosome?
What are men like if extra y chromosome?
What's the most common chromosomal abnormality syndrome in humans?
Are chromosomal abnormalities such as extra ones confined only to certain parts of the body?
Why does chromosome 13 get an extra copy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
