Question

Karyotypes can be studied to determine an organism’s chromosomal makeup and to detect genetic defects. Turner syndrome occurs when a female has an incomplete set of sex chromosomes. Symptoms of Turner syndrome include swollen hands and feet, short stature, and infertility. Which type of chromosomal mutation is responsible for causing Turner syndrome? A. polyploidy B. tetraploidy C. aneuploidy D. trisomy

Answer 1

Karyotypes can be studied to determine an organism’s chromosomal makeup and to detect genetic defects. Turner syndrome occurs when a female has an incomplete set of sex chromosomes. Symptoms of Turner syndrome include swollen hands and feet, short stature, and infertility. Which type of chromosomal mutation is responsible for causing Turner syndrome?
C. aneuploidy

Answer 2

""Aneuploidy" is the type of chromosomal mutation among the choices given in the question that is responsible for causing Turner syndrome. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that this is the answer that has come to your help.