Asked by Glenda Dansby on May 25, 2024
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Genetic females who are born with only one X chromosome are said to have
A) Klinefelter syndrome.
B) Turner syndrome.
C) gonadal dysgenesis.
D) androgen insensitivity syndrome.
Turner Syndrome
A genetic disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes, leading to various developmental issues.
Gonadal Dysgenesis
A developmental disorder characterized by the incomplete development of the gonads, which can lead to a variety of reproductive and hormonal deficiencies.
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A genetic condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones (androgens) and thus has some or all of the physical traits of a woman, but the genetic makeup of a man.
- Determine and describe intersex conditions and the underlying biological factors responsible for them.
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SR
Sakshi RawalMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females who are born with only one X chromosome, instead of the usual two. This can cause a range of physical and developmental problems.
The other options are not correct for this situation:
A) Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males who are born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in XXY instead of XY.
C) Gonadal dysgenesis refers to a range of disorders where the gonads (ovaries or testes) do not develop properly. This can affect both males and females.
D) Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a genetic condition that affects individuals with XY chromosomes, causing them to be partially or completely insensitive to male hormones (androgens).
The other options are not correct for this situation:
A) Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males who are born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in XXY instead of XY.
C) Gonadal dysgenesis refers to a range of disorders where the gonads (ovaries or testes) do not develop properly. This can affect both males and females.
D) Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a genetic condition that affects individuals with XY chromosomes, causing them to be partially or completely insensitive to male hormones (androgens).
Learning Objectives
- Determine and describe intersex conditions and the underlying biological factors responsible for them.