Question

Turner's syndrome is caused due to the:

• A. Presence of an additional copy of X-chromosome
• B. Presence of an additional copy of chromosome number 27
• C. Presence of an additional copy of chromosome number 14
• D. Absence of one of the X-chromosome

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Absence of one of the X-chromosome

• Turner’s syndrome is a random genetic disorder that affects females.

• Results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing.

• The main characteristics include short stature and infertility.