Question

Choose the correct option regarding the Assertion and Reason

Assertion [A]: Turner’s Syndrome occurs only in females.

Reason[R]: Turner’s Syndrome is characterized by XO sex chromosome.

• A. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is False.
• B. Reason [R] is True and Assertion [A] is False
• C. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation for [A].
• D. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True but is an incorrect explanation to [A].

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation for [A].

Turner’s Syndrome occurs when an individual has only one X chromosome and no corresponding Y or X chromosome. The resultant individual is a female in whom the presence of a solitary sex chromosome (X) leads to improper development of the secondary sexual characters.