Question

Which chromosomal abnormality is shown by the karyotype?

male with Turner syndrome
male with Klinefelter syndrome
female with Turner syndrome
female with Klinefelter syndrome

Answer 1

Answer;

Male with Klinefelter syndrome

Explanation;

• Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder or a chromosomal condition that only affects males. Males with Klinefelter syndrome have an extra X chromosome, such that they have two or more X chromosomes.
• Normally, men have a normal arrangement which is 46 XY, but those with the condition will have 47 XXY.
• This chromosomal abnormality mat be shown in a karyotype which refers to the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

Answer 2

Answer - Male with Klimefelter syndrome
Reasoning - MKS is common since it's caused by Disease by adding extra X chromosomes.