2007-03-01 15:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
No. Down syndrome is unique to the genetic makeup of human beings. It affects the 21st chromosome, specifically. Animals certainly can have genetic anomalies, but not Down syndrome.
2007-03-01 16:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Smom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know for sure that there is a similar condition with chimps, but it is not called Down-Syndrom. Chromosomes of our primate-cousins are configured differently as ours, as correctly stated above.
I don't see any reason why other monkeys wouldn't have chromosome disorders too.
2007-03-02 13:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Zaius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their chromosomes are configured differently, so they probably have their own list of abnormalities, most of which would not produce viable offspring. Older female would probably not be breeding, so you would not have as many mutations caused by maternal age, as in humans.
2007-03-01 16:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Terracinese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, good question. I'm sure they could but in the wild they would die quickly.
2007-03-01 15:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Yvonne 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
incested monkeys
2007-03-01 15:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by Booter 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well of course they can
2007-03-01 15:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Tracey Lee ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋