Atypical chromosome patterns (Klinefelters and Turners)

Question 1

what is Klinefelters syndrome?

Answer 1

*1 in 500 MALES.
*anatomy of male but XXY chromosome.

Question 2

What are the physical characteristics of a man with klinefelters?

Answer 2

• Reduced body hair compared to an average male.

*Breast development at puberty (gynecomastia)

*Softer and rounder body shape.

*Longer and gangly limbs,
*Underdeveloped genitals.

Question 3

What are the psychological characteristics of a man with klinefelters?

Answer 3

*Poor language skills and reading ability.

*Passive and shy.

*Do not cope well with stress and have problems with memory and problem solving.

Question 4

what is turners syndrome?

Answer 4

affects 1 in 5000 FEMALES.
X0 chromosome, complete ABSENCE of Y

Question 5

What are the typical physical characteristics of a woman with turners syndrome?

Answer 5

*No menstrual cycle due to lack of development of ovaries.

*Do not develop breasts at puberty ‘shield’ chest instead.

*Webbed neck.

Question 6

what are the typical psychological characteristics of a woman with turners syndrome?

Answer 6

*Higher reading ability,

• Lower performance on spatial and mathematical tasks.

*Socially immature, having trouble relating to their peers and experience difficulty ‘fitting in’.