Syndrome means
A) an abnormal number of chromosomes.
B) a simple genetic disease.
C) a collection of associated symptoms.
D) a recessive disorder.
E) a genetic disorder involving base-pair substitutions.

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Syndrome refers to a collection of associated symptoms that frequently occur together, but may not have a specific underlying genetic cause. Examples include Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Marfan syndrome. Options A, B, D, and E refer to specific genetic conditions or abnormalities and do not encompass the full meaning of syndrome.

Syndrome Means