Question

which of the following diseases is caused by a chromosome abnormality present before birth?
a. sickle cell anemia
b. diabetes
c. hodgkins lymphoma
d. turner syndrome
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene (not a chromosome abnormality).
• Diabetes can be due to various factors like lifestyle, genetics (not a chromosome - level issue at birth).
• Hodgkin's lymphoma is mainly related to immune system and cell - level abnormalities (not a chromosome abnormality present before birth).
• Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder where females have a missing or partially missing X chromosome (a chromosome abnormality present before birth).

Answer:

D. Turner syndrome