The number of chromosomes in Down's syndrome is
- A$23^{rd}$ pair with one less $= 45$
- B$21^{st}$ pair with one more $= 47$
- C$17^{th}$ pair with one more $= 47$
- DOne extra sex chromosome $= 47$
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