Given below are two statements :
Statement $I$ : Down's syndrome is caused by the absence of one of the $X$-chromosomes.
Statement $II$ : Turner's syndrome is caused by the presence of an additional copy of the chromosomes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
  • B
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect
  • C
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect
  • D
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-$I$ (Syndrome)List-$II$ (Chromosomal abnormality)
$(1)$ Patau's syndrome$(A)$ $44 + XXY = 47$
$(2)$ Klinefelter's syndrome$(B)$ $44 + X = 45$
$(3)$ Down's syndrome$(C)$ $46 + 1 = 47$,Chromosome $13^{th}$
$(4)$ Turner's syndrome$(D)$ $46 + 1 = 47$,Chromosome $21^{st}$

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