Which of the following genetic disorders is characterized by the X chromosome being missing or incomplete in females?
A)Fragile X syndrome
B)Turner syndrome
C)Klinefelter syndrome
D)Down syndrome

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Turner syndrome is characterized by the X chromosome missing or incomplete in females. This leads to a range of physical and medical signs, including short stature, infertility, and heart and kidney problems. Fragile X syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome, Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an additional X chromosome in males, and Down syndrome is caused by a trisomy of chromosome 21. None of these disorders are characterized by a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females.

Which of the Following Genetic Disorders Is Characterized by the X