Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Which chromosomal abnormality in humans causes aggressive and antisocial behavior?

Correct answer: C. XYY

  • A. XO
  • B. XXY
  • C. XYY
  • D. XXX

Explanation

[A] XO chromosomal abnormality results in Turner syndrome which does not causes aggression and antisocial behaviour[B] XXY,Klinefelter syndrome does not result in aggressions and antisocial behaviour[C] XYY (supermale) may act on brain's lambic system which regulates man's most primitive drives,including his impulse towards violence,aggression[D] XXX is a metafemale syndrome.

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