Asked in UHS MDCAT 2012 2012Moderate

If a person has 44 autosomes + XXY, he will suffer from:

Correct answer: A. Klinefelter's syndrome

  • A. Klinefelter's syndrome
  • B. Down's syndrome
  • C. Turner's syndrome
  • D. Edward's syndrome

Explanation

The correct answer is Klinefelter's syndrome. Klinefelter's syndrome is characterized by the presence of an additional X chromosome in males, resulting in a karyotype of 47,XXY. This condition can lead to various physical, hormonal, and developmental differences in affected individuals.

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