NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 4. principal of inheritance and variation
Which of the following statements are correct about Klinefelter's Syndrome? \(A\). This disorder was first described by Langdon Down \((1866)\). \(B\). Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine developement is also expressed. \(C\). The affected individual is short statured. \(D\). Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded. \(E\). Such individuals are sterile. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A \(A\) and \(E\) only
- B \(A\) and \(B\) only
- C \(C\) and \(D\) only
- D \(B\) and \(E\) only
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Correct Answer
(D) \(B\) and \(E\) only
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Klinefelter's syndrome is caused due to the presence of an additional copy of X-chromosome resulting into a karyotype of \(47, X X Y\). Such an individual has overall masculine development, however, the feminine development is also expressed. Such individuals are sterile. Thus, statement B and E are correct regarding Klinefelter's syndrome. Statement A, C and D are incorrect w.r.t. Klinefelter's syndrome as they are associated with Down's syndrome.
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