Danica, age 28, is very short in stature, has an abnormally small jaw, and her neck has extra folds of skin. Danica has never ovulated and she has underdeveloped breasts. Danica was born with which syndrome?

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Danica exhibits physical characteristics commonly associated with Turner syndrome, including short stature, small jaw, excess skin folds in the neck, underdeveloped breasts, and infertility due to lack of ovulation. Klinefelter syndrome involves the presence of an extra X chromosome in males, resulting in physical traits such as tall stature, small testes, and breast development. Triple X syndrome involves the presence of an extra X chromosome in females, which may lead to taller than average height, learning difficulties, and reproductive issues. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that affects both males and females, most commonly causing intellectual disability and behavioral difficulties. None of the characteristics described in the question are specifically associated with Klinefelter, triple X, or fragile X syndromes.

Danica, Age 28, Is Very Short in Stature, Has an Abnormally