genetic disorders / abnormalities in sex chromosome

Question 1

-is a condition that affects only women.

-Females with this syndrome have a genotype of only one X chromosome (X).

-They tend to be shorter than average and have broad chest with widely-spaced nipples, webbed neck, arms that turn outward at the elbows.

-incomplete reproductive organ, and mental retardation.

-Most of females with ________ have underdeveloped ovaries, causing a lack of periods and infertility

Answer 1

turner syndrome

Question 2

__________ is a condition caused by an extra copy of the X chromosome in chromosome 23.

-Females with this syndrome have a genotype of XXX, so they are called ________.

• Most of them have abnormally shaped chest wall and ribcage, curved pinky finger, underdeveloped ovaries, and mental retardation.

Answer 2

Triple X syndrome / super females

Question 3

____________ is where boys and men are born with an extra copy of the X chromosome.

-Males with ____________ have a genotype of XXY.
They are still genetically males but tall and have feminine body shape, long body hair, small testicles, enlarged breast, infertility, and delayed intellectual and mental developments.

Answer 3

Klinefelter syndrome

Question 4

condition caused by an extra copy of the Y chromosome is double Y syndrome.

-Males with this syndrome are called ______ because of their genotype of XYY.

-Some of them may be taller than average and have an emotional disorder, impulsivity, large penis and testicles with normal fertility.

Answer 4

super men