Sandra Excels in Reading and Spelling but Struggles with Mathematics

question 32

Multiple Choice

Sandra excels in reading and spelling but struggles with mathematics. She is shorter than her peers and has a webbed neck. Her doctor has determined that she has one X chromosome missing. Sandra most likely has

• A) XYY syndrome.
• B) Fragile X syndrome.
• C) Turner syndrome.
• D) XXO syndrome.

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Definitions:

Autosomal Dominant

A pattern of inheritance in which an affected individual has one copy of a mutant gene and one normal gene on a pair of autosomal chromosomes.

Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.

Susceptibility

The likelihood or predisposition to be affected by a particular condition, disease, or harm.

Genetic Risk

The likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on inherited genetic factors.