Which of the following is an example of monosomy in humans?
A) Turner's syndrome
B) Klinefelter's syndrome
C) Down syndrome
D) trisomy X

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Turner's syndrome is an example of monosomy in humans, where females have only one X chromosome instead of the normal two. This results in a number of physical and developmental abnormalities. Klinefelter's syndrome (B) is an example of aneuploidy where males have an extra X chromosome. Down syndrome (C) is an example of trisomy where individuals have three copies of chromosome 21. Trisomy X (D) is another example of aneuploidy where females have an extra X chromosome.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Monosomy in Humans