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What chromosomal abnormality characterizes Turner syndrome?
Options
A Missing an X chromosome (45,X)
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B An extra Y chromosome (47,XYY)
C Trisomy 18 (47,XX+18)
D Duplication of chromosome 5p
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Turner syndrome is characterized by complete or partial absence of one X chromosome in females.

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