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Mongolian idiots are due to trisomy in 21st chromosome is called as

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Down's syndrome
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Turner's syndrome
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Kleinfelter's syndrome
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Triplex syndrome
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The correct option is A Down's syndrome
Trisomy mainly exists due to one extra copy of chromosome which is caused due to certain mutation or by non-disjunction of homologous chromosomes during cell division. The term Mongolian idiocy have been used to refer to a specific type of mental deficiency associated with the genetic disorder, more commonly referred to as Down syndrome.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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