PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chromosomal disorder where a male has an extra X chromosome(3.2.2)
A
Down syndrome
B
Turners
C
Jacobs
D
Klinefelter’s
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Klinefelter syndrome is a sex chromosome disorder in boys and men that results from the presence of an extra X chromosome in cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -XYY syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder that affects males. It is caused by the presence of an extra Y chromosome. Males normally have one X and one Y chromosome. However, individuals with this syndrome have one X and two Y chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -(KLINE-fel-ter SIN-drome) A genetic disorder in males caused by having one or more extra X chromosomes. Males with this disorder may have larger than normal breasts, a lack of facial and body hair, a rounded body type, and small testicles.

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