A person with the sex chromosomes XXY suffers from:
Correct answer: B. Klinefelter's syndrome
- A. Gynandromorphism
- B. Klinefelter's syndrome
- C. Down's syndrome
- D. Turner's syndrome
Explanation
Klinefelter's syndrome, also known as XXY syndrome, is a condition where males have an extra X chromosome, leading to the karyotype 47, XXY. This can result in a range of symptoms including reduced muscle mass, facial hair, and testosterone levels, as well as potential learning difficulties. Gynandromorphism is not applicable here as it is not a human genetic condition but rather a phenomenon observed in some animals. Down's syndrome involves an extra chromosome 21, unrelated to sex chromosomes. Turner's syndrome is characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome in females, not an additional X chromosome in males, as with Klinefelter's syndrome.
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