Genetic defects can be cause by any chromosome, whether an autosome or a sex chromosome.
Answer:
A. aneuploidy; trisomic
Explanation:
Aneuploidy means having more numbers of chromosomes than usual while polyploidy means having an abnormal number of chromosome sets. Down syndrome is a trisomy on chromosome 21 meaning there are 3 chromosomes for chromosome set 21.
the Nucleus
Explanation:
Known as the cell's “command center,” the nucleus is a large organelle that stores the cell's DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The nucleus controls all of the cell's activities, such as growth and metabolism, using the DNA's genetic information.