A male is tested for cellular abnormalities. The technician notes that there are two Barr bodies present within each of the patient's cells. This indicates that his chromosome complement is most likely

A) XY.
B) XO.
C) XXX.
D) XXY.
E) XXXY.


Answer: E

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