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Question
A Patient with Turner syndrome is expected to have chromosome compliments of: A. 46 B. 48 C. 45 D. 47 E. 49
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Turner syndrome is characterized by the presence of only one X chromosome in females. The karyotype is typically 45, X. So the total chromosome number is 45.
Hint
They are missing one sex chromosome.