Question

Study the cross given below :

Identify the abnormalities ‘1’ and ‘2’ in the offsprings of a cross done between a couple and distinguish between them.

Answer 1

Abnormality 1: Males with Klinefelter Syndrome (44 + XXY) have an extra X chromosome, which results in low testosterone, weak musculature, and tall stature.

Abnormality 2: Turner Syndrome (44 + X0) - This condition causes females to be small and infertile due to the loss of one X chromosome.