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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?

polyploidy

tetraploidy

aneuploidy

trisomy

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Turner Syndrome is Aneuploidy of the X chromosome. Someone who has Turner syndrome only has one X chromosome (in their 23rd pair) instead of 2.

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I think it’s c-aneuploidy
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