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Question
In human beings 45 chromosomes/single X/XO abnormality causes ______.
Options
Down's syndrome
Klinfelter's syndrome
Turner's syndrome
Edward's syndrome
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Solution
In human beings 45 chromosomes/single X/XO abnormality causes Turner's syndrome.
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