Question

Individuals with a karyotype of 45 chromosome 44 autosome and one sex chromosome have been found to suffer from an abnormality called as female dysgenesis or

• A. Down syndrome
• B. Turner syndrome
• C. Klinefelter's syndrome
• D. Testiculer feminisation

Answer 1

The correct option is B Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects development in females. In this condition, females have one less X chromosomes and hence they have 44 autosomes and one sex chromosome. In this, ovaries are under developed. This results in female dysgenesis. Females have short stature, delayed puberty and infertility.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.