QuanSai
New Member
There are plenty of "abnormal" mutations that come about everyday in terms of human development from the fetus to birth. I'm impartially asking if a "person" with Down Syndrome is to be considered a human being (homo sapiens sapiens).
As most of you know or should know, Down Syndrome is a "condition" that arises when there is an extra mutation in chromosome 21. A "normal" human being is born with a total of 46 chromosomes, whereas a person with Down Syndrome is born with a total of 47. A chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) normally holds 48 chromosomes. Although the number of chromosomes may not be the pinnacle classification factor in terms of species typification, there are other constituents to be considered, like intelligence, facial structure, and frequency of reproduction. I think there is no need to say that those with Down Syndrome are abnormal in terms of all three factors I've just mentioned.
So, what is the fact of the matter? Are "people" with Down Syndrome humans?
As most of you know or should know, Down Syndrome is a "condition" that arises when there is an extra mutation in chromosome 21. A "normal" human being is born with a total of 46 chromosomes, whereas a person with Down Syndrome is born with a total of 47. A chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) normally holds 48 chromosomes. Although the number of chromosomes may not be the pinnacle classification factor in terms of species typification, there are other constituents to be considered, like intelligence, facial structure, and frequency of reproduction. I think there is no need to say that those with Down Syndrome are abnormal in terms of all three factors I've just mentioned.
So, what is the fact of the matter? Are "people" with Down Syndrome humans?