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Who reported that Down's syndrome is due to extra 21st chromosome?

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J.L. Down (1866)
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Lejeune (1959)
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Klinefelter (1942)
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Huntington (1872)
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The correct option is B J.L. Down (1866)
Down's syndrome was first reported by Langdon Down in 1866. It is the case of trisomy of 21st chromosome.

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