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Is klinefelter's syndrome caused by a mutation?
No it is caused by the Non-Disjunction of sex Chromosomes. Males with Klinefelter's syndrome have an extra X chromosome.
Does mutation occur in klinefelter syndrome?
Mutation of a gene is not necessary for Klinefelter's Syndrome. It is an autosomal disorder meaning that an entire chromosome failed to disjunction during anaphase and so there are 2 X chromosomes and a Y chromosome.
How do you get Klinefelter's syndrome?
Well you don't "get" it like you get a common cold. You are born with it due to a genetic mutation on your sex chromosomes causing the XXY gene instead of XY, like in a non-Klinefelter, male.
Is klinefelter syndrome chomosomal mutation?
Klinefelters syndrome occurs in a male and it is when they carry and extra X chromosome having a total of 47chromosomes rather than the usual 46. Thus resulting in a chromosomal mutation.
Who discover klinefelter syndrome?
Mr. Klinefelter
Who discovered klinefelter?
Mr. Klinefelter
Does a hermaphrodite have klinefelter?
People with Klinefelter's syndrome are not hermaphrodites, and people who are hermaphrodites do not have Klinefelter's syndrome.
What is the birth name of Zach Klinefelter?
Zach Klinefelter's birth name is Zachary William Klinefelter.
How tall is Zach Klinefelter?
Zach Klinefelter is 5' 7".
What genotypes cause Klinefelter's syndrome?
The only genotype to cause Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.
When was Harry Klinefelter born?
Harry Klinefelter was born on 1912-03-20.
When did Harry Klinefelter die?
Harry Klinefelter died on 1990-02-20.
