Select the incorrect statement regarding Down's syndrome.

  • A
    It is a chromosomal disorder.
  • B
    It is caused by the trisomy of the $21^{st}$ chromosome pair.
  • C
    Mental development is retarded.
  • D
    It occurs due to crossing over.

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$A$. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down $(1866)$.
$B$. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However,the feminine development is also expressed.
$C$. The affected individual is short statured.
$D$. Physical,psychomotor and mental development is retarded.
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