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Describe Klinefelter’s syndrome.
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Solution
- It is a chromosomal disorder caused by an extra X chromosome in males. Thus genotype of individuals is 44 + XXY. They are described as feminized males.
- The extra chromosome is a result of the non-disjunction of the X-chromosome during meiosis in the formation of the ovum.
- Such an individual is male and has overall masculine development. The voice pitch is harsh and has underdeveloped testis. They are tall with long arms, showing feminine development. Voice pitch is harsh and have under developed testis.
- They are tall with long arms, showing feminine development and no spermatogenesis; therefore, individuals are sterile.
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