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It could be a problem very early in development (during pregnancy). About 1/3 of all males with Klinefelter syndrome have other chromosome changes involving an extra X chromosome.
This syndrome isn't considered an inherited condition.
Klinefelter's syndrome is not hereditary. And males who have this disease are infertiled. It means that they can't produce offspring because they can make few sperms.
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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 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
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
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.
Can you get an army medical waiver if you have klinefelter syndrome?
Yes, klinefelters is waiverable in the us army but the marines or navy will disqualify you if they find out.
