Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 67

Question: In man, which of the following genotypes and phenotypes may be the correct result of aneuploidy in sex chromosomes [CPMT 2004]

Options:

A) 22 pairs + XXY males

B) 22 pairs + XX females

C) 22 pairs + XXXY females

D) 22 pairs + Y females

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The condition of chromosomal change which involve the loss or gain of single chromosome is called aneuploidy.

Genotype ?22 pairs + xxy males? show the condition of Klinefelter?s syndrome.