Question

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Turner's syndrome is an example of monosomy. It is formed by the union of an allosome-free egg and a normal 'X' containing sperm or a normal egg and an allosome-free sperm. The individual has 2n = 45 chromosomes (44 + X0) instead of 46. Such individuals are sterile females who have rudimentary ovaries, underdeveloped breasts, small uterus, short stature, webbed neck, and abnormal intelligence. They may not menstruate or ovulate. This disorder can be treated by giving female sex hormones to women from the age of puberty to make them develop breasts and have menstruation. This makes them feel more normal.

Turner's syndrome is a/an ______ 

Options

• autosomal recessive Mendelian disorder

• autosomal dominant Mendelian disorder

• sex-linked Mendelian disorder

• chromosomal disorder

Answer 1

Turner's syndrome is a/an chromosomal disorder.

Explanation:

Turner's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs due to the absence of one chromosome.