Atypical Sex Chromosome Patterns Flashcards
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Outline Klinefelter’s syndrome
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- An example of an atypical chromosome pattern
- A syndrome affecting males in which an individual’s genotype has an extra X chromosome (in addition to the normal XY), characterised by a tall thin physique, small infertile testes, and enlarged breasts
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Define atypical sex chromosome patterns
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Any sex chromosome pattern that deviates from the usual XX/XY formation and which tends to be associated with a distinct pattern of physical and psychological symptoms
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