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Klinefelter Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects 1 in 500 to 1,000 male babies. That’s caused by an extra copy of the X chromosome in each cell. (You may recall that humans typically have two chromosomes: females have two X chromosomes, while boys have one X and one Y. For that reason, Klinefelter is sometimes called XXY Syndrome. That extra X causes a number of symptoms, most of which have to do with male sexual development (other symptoms may include learning disabilities, behavioral problems, speech disorders, and problems with balance and coordination). Boys with Klinefelter typically have smaller-than-normal testicles that produce less-than-normal amounts of testosterone. As a result, a Klinefelter boy who’s entering puberty may have little or on body or facial hair, undescended testicles, and sometimes breast development (called gynecomastia). That said, some men have few symptoms and only realize that they have Klinefelter’s when they have trouble impregnating their partner: About 95% of men with Klinefelter’s are infertile. You can get more information on Klinefelter’s here.
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What chromosome is klinefelters syndrome located on?
they have a extra chromosome, a normal male is XY, a male with klinefelters is XXY.
Is klinefelters syndrome deadly?
Yes i belive it is ny g
Is klinefelters syndrome autosomal or x- linked?
X-linked
How does klinefelters syndrome affect the rest of the family?
I don't know tell me the answer
Is klinefelters syndrome debilitating?
Physically, no; mentally, that's up to the strength of the individual.
I what conditions is caused by a sex-linked gene klinefelters syndrome down syndrome muscular dystrophy?
Klinefelters is sex chromosome trisomy. Down Syndrome is trisomy. One of the most common forms of MD is sex-linked and affects boys more frequently than it does girls.
Can animals get klinefelters or turners syndrome as humans do?
Yes animals do sometimes have Turner's syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome with similar characteristics as those observed in humans.
What disease afflicts males in which normal sexual characteristics fail to develop?
Klinefelters Syndrome
Does the Y chromosome in Klinefelters syndrome look like the X chromosome?
No. People with Klinefelter's syndrome have a normal Y chromosome and 2 normal X chromosomes.
Is a man with Klinefelters syndrome is likely to display some female characteristics?
Yes. Enlarged Breasts is one characteristic
What does klinefelters syndrome come from what type of mutation?
Nondisjunction, or sending both chromosomes to one cell during meiosis.
Can a male with klinefelters syndrome produce a baby without klinefelters syndrome?
First a testicular biopsy should be done to determine if he has any viable sperm. Some men with this condition do have some viable sperm in their testicles and if he does, in-vitro fertilization may be a possibility. However, if he does not have any viable sperm, then you would need to use donor sperm to become pregnant. Hope this helps.
