Which of the Following Explains a Reason Why Chromosome Abnormalities

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains a reason why chromosome abnormalities occur?

• A)Chromosomes do not separate properly in meiosis.
• B)The processes of mitosis and meiosis get reversed.
• C)Environmental influences cause a zygote to form without the fusion of a sperm and egg.
• D)None of these can explain why chromosomal abnormalities occur.

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the absence of part or all of a second sex chromosome, leading to various developmental issues.

Estradiol

A potent estrogen hormone involved in the regulation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Testosterone

A hormone primarily produced in the testes in males and the ovaries in females, crucial for the development of male growth and masculine characteristics.

Sex Hormone

Biological compounds that play critical roles in sexual function and characteristics, including hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.