Describe the abnormalty in human disorders in meiotic process.?

Question

Several human disorders occur as a result of defects in the meiotic process. Identify ONE such chromosomal abnormality; what effects does it have on the phenotype of people with the disorder? Describe how this abnormality could result from a defect in meiosis.

Answer 1

Turner syndrome is a chromosome abnormality in which a female has only one x-chromosome. It results from nondisjunction. Phenotype described here:

http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/resource/faq.html

Answer 2

Any type of abnormality can be expected. It is not possible to pin point an area or part of the human body.