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What is the primary genetic cause of Triple X syndrome?
What is the primary genetic cause of Triple X syndrome?
What is the approximate prevalence of Triple X syndrome in females?
What is the approximate prevalence of Triple X syndrome in females?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom commonly associated with Triple X syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom commonly associated with Triple X syndrome?
What does a karyotype of someone with Triple X syndrome show?
What does a karyotype of someone with Triple X syndrome show?
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Besides speech and self-esteem, what is another possible challenge that girls with Triple X syndrome might experience?
Besides speech and self-esteem, what is another possible challenge that girls with Triple X syndrome might experience?
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Study Notes
Triple X Syndrome
- Caused by an extra X chromosome (47,XXX) in either the oocyte or sperm.
- Affects approximately 1 in 1,000 females.
- Many individuals with triple X syndrome experience no or only mild symptoms.
- Affected individuals may present as infantile with scant menstruation and some degree of mental retardation.
- Often undiagnosed due to mild physical characteristics.
- Girls with this condition frequently experience difficulties with speech and self-esteem.
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This quiz explores Triple X Syndrome, which is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome. It affects roughly 1 in 1,000 females and often goes undiagnosed due to its mild symptoms. The quiz covers the causes, symptoms, and challenges faced by individuals with this condition.
