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Lilly Tristan
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
Males born with Klinefelter syndrome develop normally until adolescence when they do not acquire facial hair, their sex organs fail to mature, and their voices remain unchanged. These characteristics are due to having a(n) :
A) extra X chromosome.
B) extra Y chromosome.
C) extra 21st chromosome.
D) Y chromosome and no X chromosome.
Extra X Chromosome
Having an extra X chromosome refers to a genetic condition where an individual, typically male, has an additional X chromosome, leading to symptoms associated with Klinefelter syndrome.
Klinefelter Syndrome
A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical differences.
Sex Organs
Biological structures involved in sexual reproduction and distinguished as male or female, including organs like the testes in males and ovaries in females.
- Acquire knowledge on the genetic determinants and implications of specified genetic disorders and syndromes.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the genetic determinants and implications of specified genetic disorders and syndromes.