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-condition of people with only a single X chromosome (XO)

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Turner syndrome is a condition where individuals only have a single X chromosome (XO).

Answer: B
 Cystic fibrosis is an example of a single-gene disease, caused by a mutation in a single gene.

Answer: C
 Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

Answer: D
 A pedigree is a diagram that shows the relationships between family members and their inherited traits.

Answer: E
 Single-gene diseases are caused by mutations in a single gene and may be inherited in a dominant or recessive manner.

Answer: F
 Klinefelter syndrome is a condition where individuals have an extra X chromosome, resulting in a genotype of XXY.

Answer: G
 A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes that can be used to identify chromosome alterations and disorders.

Answer: H
 Genetic predisposition refers to an individual's increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition due to their genetic makeup.

Answer: I
 PKU (phenylketonuria) is a single-gene disease that results in a build-up of phenylalanine in the blood.

Answer: J
 A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the likelihood of offspring inheriting particular traits based on the genotypes of their parents.

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