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Klinefelterâ??s syndrome is the result of additional X genetic material in males and typically causes low testosterone levels, gynecomastia, and infertility. Though there are no documented famous people with this syndrome, some believe that George Washington may have been afflicted.
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∙ 12y agoMen with Klinefelter Syndrome are not open about their condition. The only known famous person with Klinefelters is Lili Elbe, a transgendered model.
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∙ 11y agoCaroline Cossey who appeared in the movie For Your Eyes Only
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∙ 8y agoThere have been rumors that some have had this but there is no real proof.
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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
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.
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
Was there any famous people with Usher Syndrome?
whos famous and ha usher syndrome
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.
