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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question

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Turner syndrome is caused by:
Options
A An extra chromosome 21
B A missing X chromosome
Correct Answer
C A mutation in the CFTR gene
D Exposure to alcohol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Turner syndrome is caused by missing an X chromosome.

Hint

It is listed as an example of a genetic chromosomal anomaly.

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