In ________ syndrome, the 23^rd pair of chromosomes is missing an X, resulting in short, infertile females. A) PKU B) Down C) Klinefelter's D) Turner's

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Turner's syndrome is caused by the absence of one X chromosome in females, resulting in short stature, infertility, and other physical and developmental abnormalities. PKU is a metabolic disorder, Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, and Klinefelter's syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome in males.

In ________ Syndrome, the 23rd Pair of Chromosomes Is Missing

In ________ Syndrome, the 23^rd Pair of Chromosomes Is Missing