AIIMS2018Botany-Genetics
AIIMS 2018 Botany Chromosomal Disorders MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Turner syndrome is due to
A
Loss of X chromosom+XO
B
Loss of any chromosome
C
It is due to trisomy in pair
D
None
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Turner syndrome is caused by the complete or partial absence of one X chromosome, resulting in the karyotype 45,XO, where "XO" indicates the missing chromosome. This genetic condition leads to various developmental and physiological features, including short stature and ovarian insufficiency. Option B is incorrect because Turner syndrome specifically involves the loss of an X chromosome, not any chromosome. Option C incorrectly identifies Turner syndrome as a trisomy, which refers to the presence of an extra chromosome, such as in Down syndrome (trisomy 21).
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