Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2015 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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In Human Beings 45-Chromosomes / Single X / XO Abnormality Causes :

A: Down's Syndrome
B: Klinefelter's Syndrome
C: Turner's Syndrome
D: Edward's Syndrome

The answer is: C

Explanation

In human beings, the 45-chromosomes/single X/O (XO) abnormality causes Turner's syndrome.

Turner's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females and is caused by the complete or partial absence of one of the two X chromosomes. Instead of the typical XX chromosome complement, individuals with Turner's syndrome have a single X chromosome (XO). This can result in a range of physical and developmental abnormalities, including short stature, infertility, heart defects, and learning difficulties.

Therefore, option C (Turner's Syndrome) is the correct answer.

Option A (Down's Syndrome) is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21,

while option B (Klinefelter's Syndrome) is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males (XXY).

Option D (Edward's Syndrome) is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18.