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Name: Thomas 
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Question:
is it possible that a man who is born with more chromosomes and has no types of retardation (a normal non disfigured man) is it possible that he may be faster, stronger, smarter or be more advanced in any general skills or attributes?


Replies:
I doubt it. When ever the chromosome content is changed, the result is always abnormal. The chromosome balance is critical.

Ron Baker, Ph.D.

See previous answer: http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/mole00/mole00478.htm

Sarina Kopinsky, MS, CGC (genetic counselor)
UCD DNA Diagnostic Laboratory
DENVER GENETIC LABORATORIES


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