atypical chromosomes

Question 1

atypical sex chromosome patterns

Answer 1

• any chromosome patterns that aren’t xx/xy

e.g klinefelter and turners syndrome

Question 2

klinefelters syndrome

Answer 2

• biological males , 1 in 750
• extra x chromosome
• 2/3 of ppl = unaware

Question 3

physical characterisitcs klinefelters syndrome

Answer 3

• reduced body hair
• breast development
• underdeveloped genitalia

Question 4

psychological characteristics klinefelters syndrome

Answer 4

• poorly developed language/reading ability
• passve /shy, lack interest in sexual activity

Question 5

turners syndrome

Answer 5

-1 in 5000 woman

• absnese of 1 of 2 x chromes
• 45 instead of 46

Question 6

physical characterics turners syndrome

Answer 6

• no menstrual cycle
• low set ears, webbed neck

Question 7

physiological characetrics turners syndrome

Answer 7

• higher than average reading ability
• socially immature, trouble relating to peers, difficult experience fitting it

Question 8

ao3 strength