Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-condition characterized by mental retardation and multiple defects,caused by trisomy 21
A)Down syndrome
B)Huntington disease
C)Klinefelter syndrome deficiency
D)Multiple neurofibromatosis
E)Parkinson disease
F)Retinitis pigmentosa
G)Severe combined immune deficiency
H)Tay-Sachs disease

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Down syndrome is characterized by mental retardation and multiple defects caused by trisomy 21.

Answer: B 
 Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

Answer: C 
 Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in extra X chromosomes in males, leading to physical and developmental differences.

Answer: D 
 Multiple neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue and can cause a range of symptoms.

Answer: E 
 Parkinson disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance.

Answer: F 
 Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that affects the retina, leading to progressive vision loss and sometimes complete blindness.

Answer: G 
 Severe combined immune deficiency is a genetic disorder that impairs the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to infections and other health problems.

Answer: H
 Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to nerve cells, leading to developmental and physical disabilities, seizures, and eventually death.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition