The karyotype is the number of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. Which of the following human karyotypes is an example of trisomy?

A. 69, XXY

B. 69, XXX

C. 47, XX, +21

D. 45, XO

E. 46, XY

Reveal the answer

C. 47, XX, +21

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