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A person with Turner's syndrome has a missing or damaged X chromosome in some or all of their cells. There are two possible karyotypes with Turner syndrome - 45X (The second X is missing from all cells) and 45X/46XX (The second X is missing from some cells).

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Can a girl with a karyotype of 46XX still be diagnosed with Turners?

No, individuals with Turner syndrome typically have a karyotype of 45X. If a girl has a karyotype of 46XX, she would not be diagnosed with Turner syndrome.


Which could be the genotype for a male suffering from Klinefelter's syndrome?

The genotype for a person suffering with Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.


What genotypes cause Klinefelter's syndrome?

The only genotype to cause Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.


Can animals get klinefelters or turners syndrome as humans do?

Yes animals do sometimes have Turner's syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome with similar characteristics as those observed in humans.


Why does turners syndrome affect so little?

not a very bad (effective) symptom


The xo genotype is a characteristic of patients with what?

Turner's Syndrome. People suspect that Joan of Arc had this syndrome.


What disorder gives a female the genotype of XO?

Turner's Syndrome


Will a turner syndrome baby live?

Yes, many babies born with Turner syndrome go on to live healthy lives with proper medical care and support. Early intervention and management can help address any potential health issues associated with the syndrome. Regular monitoring and treatment can help individuals with Turner syndrome lead full and independent lives.


Who carries the Turners Syndrome Does it come from the female or male?

Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females only. It is caused by the absence of all or part of one of the X chromosomes. This condition is not passed down through family genetics, but occurs randomly.


Why was the name turners syndrome chosen?

Turner syndrome is named after Dr. Henry Turner, an endocrinologist who first described the condition in 1938. He identified a set of physical characteristics in individuals with the syndrome, including short stature and lack of sexual development.


What is the genotype of the individuals in the pedigree chart?

The genotype of the individuals in the pedigree chart is the genetic makeup of each individual, represented by their combination of alleles for a specific trait.


Does turner syndrome have mental effect?

As a 19yr old female with Turner's Syndrome (diagnosed at 8yrs old), have never had any problems in school. There is usually no mental effect, however girls with turners may have problems with spatial problems and possibly math. However, I am in my second year of university, and have received an A in Linear Algebra, and have never had special treatment due to turners syndrome.