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Klinefelter's syndrome is not a mutation; rather, it is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males, typically resulting in a 47,XXY karyotype. This additional chromosome disrupts normal development, leading to various physical and developmental characteristics. It occurs during the formation of reproductive cells or in early fetal development, rather than being a mutation in a specific gene.
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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.
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 autosomal or x- linked?
X-linked
Is klinefelters syndrome deadly?
Yes i belive it is ny g
How does klinefelters syndrome affect the rest of the family?
I don't know tell me the answer
What does klinefelters syndrome come from what type of mutation?
Klinefelter syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males due to a random error in cell division, known as nondisjunction. This results in a chromosomal mutation where males have an additional X chromosome, leading to physical and developmental differences.
Is klinefelters syndrome debilitating?
Physically, no; mentally, that's up to the strength of the individual.
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.
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.
What disease afflicts males in which normal sexual characteristics fail to develop?
Klinefelters Syndrome
What is the type of mutation that causes Digeorge syndrome?
Deletion Mutation causes DiGeorges Syndrome.
What are four of chromosomal mutation?
Four types of chromosomal mutations are Down syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 21), Kinefelter Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a male has an extra X-chromosome), Turner Syndrome (which is a mutation in which a female is missing an X-chromosome), and Patau Syndrome (which is a mutation in which there are three copies of chromosome 13).
