A Klinefelter cat, also known as a Klinefelter syndrome cat, is a feline with a genetic condition typically characterized by an extra X chromosome, resulting in a XXY chromosome pattern. This condition can lead to various traits such as reduced fertility, larger size, and distinct physical features like longer limbs and a less masculine appearance. The term is derived from Klinefelter syndrome in humans, where similar chromosomal abnormalities occur. While Klinefelter cats may have some health issues, many live healthy lives with proper care.
Mr. Klinefelter
Mr. Klinefelter
People with Klinefelter's syndrome are not hermaphrodites, and people who are hermaphrodites do not have Klinefelter's syndrome.
Zach Klinefelter's birth name is Zachary William Klinefelter.
Zach Klinefelter is 5' 7".
Normal humans have 46 chromosomes (23 from each parent). Males with Klinefelter's Syndrome have 47 chromosomes and therefore have acquired an extra chromosome from a parent (hopefully a more knowledgeable contributor will say if it is from the male or female parent). A lot of studies have been done on the male calico cat. Back in the 1980's if one found a male calico cat that was NOT sterile, the cat was worth about 30K... a lot of money for that time period. I am not sure if similar hunts are currently underway.
No, it does not have Klinefelter's syndrome. it is just a mix-breed cat, otherwise known as a mutt for cats. It is a tabby/calico mix-breed. It is not rare and it is not a disease. it is just an unusual color pattern found on a tabby/calico mix. So don't be worried your cat is perfectly fine. I hope this helped.
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.
The only genotype to cause Klinefelter's syndrome is XXY.
Harry Klinefelter was born on 1912-03-20.
Harry Klinefelter died on 1990-02-20.
there are five base pairs in klinefelter syndrome