Trisomy 16 with Monosomy X

Here is an example of trisomy 16. This is the most common chromosomal abnormality, but the fetuses NEVER survive past the first trimester. Many first trimester fetuses are lost in this fashion (many are "silent" abortions). Note in this case that a sex chromosome is missing as well. Intrauterine demise is nature's way of eliminating abnormal karyotypes.

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