Which of the following types of diseases is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome?
A)chronic myelogenous leukemia
B)Down syndrome
C)Klinefetler syndrome
D)heart disease

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The Philadelphia chromosome is found in the majority of cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. The Philadelphia chromosome is a specific genetic abnormality where parts of chromosomes 9 and 22 break and swap places, creating a fusion gene that leads to uncontrolled cell growth. It is not associated with the other diseases listed.

Which of the Following Types of Diseases Is Associated with the Philadelphia