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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the development of Turner’s syndrome and also mention its symptoms.
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उत्तर
Turner Syndrome (X monosomy/XO females):
- It is a sex chromosomal disorder caused due to non-disjunction of chromosomes during gamete formation.
- Individual born with Turner syndrome has 44 autosomes with XO.
- They are phenotypically female. They have short stature (height) and webbed neck, lower posterior hair line, broad shield-shaped chest, poorly developed ovaries and breast, and low intelligence.
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Mention any two autosomal genetic disorders with their symptoms.
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(A) Turner’s syndrome
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(C) Acquired Immuno - Deficiency Syndrome
(D) Down’s syndrome
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