Jennifer has a genetic condition that resulted in her being shorter than her parents and siblings,and has necessitated that she take precautions to prevent diabetes and osteoporosis.She performs well in school,but has some difficulty with figure rotation tasks.Which of the following is likely to be Jennifer's diagnosis?
A) Kleinfelter syndrome
B) Androgen insensitivity syndrome
C) 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
D) Turner syndrome

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Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs in females when one of the X chromosomes is missing or partially missing. This results in short stature, as well as an increased risk of osteoporosis and diabetes. Individuals with Turner syndrome may also struggle with spatial reasoning tasks, such as figure rotation. Kleinfelter syndrome and Androgen insensitivity syndrome typically present with physical differences not mentioned in the scenario, and 5-alpha-reductase deficiency affects male development.

Jennifer Has a Genetic Condition That Resulted in Her Being