In humans,if a non-disjunction event led to an individual with a genotype of XO,they would
A)be female because they do not have a Y chromosome.
B)be male because they only have one X chromosome.
C)display both male and female characteristics.
D)not survive.

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Non-disjunction event leading to XO genotype indicates that the individual only received one X chromosome instead of the usual two. As a result, they would develop as a female because they lack a Y chromosome, which is necessary for male development. The absence of an extra X chromosome also rules out the possibility of displaying both male and female characteristics or not surviving.

In Humans,if a Non-Disjunction Event Led to an Individual with a Genotype