Atypical sex chromosomes

Question 1

Define what is meant by atypical sex chromosome patterns

Answer 1

Anything which is different to the typical XX (female) and XY (male)

Question 2

What are the two atypical chromosome diagnostics do you research and what sex is it relevant to?

Answer 2

Klinefelter's syndrome (Male)
Turners syndrome (Female)

Question 3

How many people does Klinefelter’s syndrome effect?

Answer 3

1 in every 750

Question 4

What does Klinefelter’s syndrome mean?

Answer 4

That the male has an extra X chromosome

Question 5

What are 4 physical attributes of somebody that has Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Answer 5

Small testes
fertility issues
long arms and legs
Breast tissue

Question 6

What are 3 psychological attributes of somebody that is diagnosed with Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Answer 6

Attention problems

increased anxiety and/or depression, poor reading and language abilities

Question 7

How many people does Turners syndrome affect?

Answer 7

1 in every 2200

Question 8

What does it mean to have Turners syndrome?

Answer 8

Involves having 1 complete X chromosome and another missing or partially missing

Question 9

What are 4 physical characteristics of Turners syndrome?

Answer 9

Short neck
wide nipples
soft nails turned upwards
Underdeveloped ovaries

Question 10

What are 2 psychological characteristics of Turners syndrome?

Answer 10

Easily distracted

physical overactivity