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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.
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 genotypes cause Klinefelter's syndrome?
The only genotype to cause Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.
Who discover klinefelter syndrome?
Mr. Klinefelter
Is klinefelter's syndrome a mutation?
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.
When was Klinefelter's syndrome discovered?
Klinefelter's syndrome was first identified in 1942 by Harry Klinefelter and his colleagues. They described a group of men with underdeveloped testes and other characteristic features that became known as Klinefelter's syndrome.
How many base pairs are in Klinefelter's syndrome?
there are five base pairs in klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is what?
what is kinefelter syndrome?
Is klinefelter's syndrome a abnormality?
Klinefelter's syndrome is not considered to be a variation of normal, so by definition it is abnormal.
How prevalent is the klinefelter syndrome in the population?
About 1/1000 to 1/500 males have Klinefelter's syndrome.
Which could be the genotype for a male suffering from Klinefelter's syndrome?
The genotype for a person suffering with Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.
