Discovering the Genetic Causes and Impacts of Turner and Klinefelter Syndromes

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What is Klinefelter syndrome?

  • A genetic condition that affects males and is caused by a missing Y chromosome
  • A genetic condition that affects females
  • A genetic condition that affects males and is caused by an extra Y chromosome
  • A genetic condition that affects males and is caused by an extra X chromosome (correct)

What is the physical and behavioral effect of 47,XYY?

  • Boys tend to have a higher risk of major physical abnormalities
  • Boys tend to be shorter and heavier than average
  • Boys tend to be taller and leaner than average (correct)
  • Boys tend to have above-average IQ scores

What causes intersex conditions?

  • A missing Y chromosome
  • Genetic mutations or hormonal imbalances during fetal development (correct)
  • A missing X chromosome
  • A problem with the SRY gene

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