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What is the genetic disorder in which an individual has an overall masculine development gynaecomastia, and is sterile?

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What is the genetic disorder in which an individual has an overall masculine development gynaecomastia, and is sterile?

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  • Turner’s syndrome

  • Klinefelter’s syndrome

  • Edward syndrome

  • Down’s syndrome

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Solution

Klinefelter’s syndrome

Explanation:

Klinefelter’s syndrome is associated with an XXY karyotype and a male individual who may develop gynaecomastia and be sterile. Turner’s syndrome affects females and is associated with XO.

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Chapter 6: Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders - EXERCISES [Page 313]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders
EXERCISES | Q I. 21. | Page 313
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