Asked by
Kiara Soliman
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
Kaden is very thin, has severe acne, and demonstrates poor coordination. He also produces excessive levels of testosterone. What syndrome does this describe?
A) Klinefelter
B) Down
C) XYY
D) fragile X
XYY Syndrome
A genetic condition where an individual, typically male, has an extra Y chromosome, which can lead to various physical and developmental characteristics.
Klinefelter Syndrome
A genetic condition that affects males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical developments typical of both sexes.
Fragile X Syndrome
A genetic condition causing intellectual disability, behavioral challenges, and physical anomalies, often due to a mutation on the X chromosome.
- Understand the characteristics and diagnosis of common genetic disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the characteristics and diagnosis of common genetic disorders.