The given karyotype is seen in which of the following syndrome?: (A) Angelman syndrome, (B) Fragile x syndrome, (C) Turner syndrome, (D) Cri du chat syndrome
Answer is D. Cri du chat syndrome is caused by a deletion of the end of the sho (p) arm of chromosome 5. (5P- syndrome)Symptoms include characteristic cat-like cry of affected children, epicanthus, severe intellectual disability, low set ears.