Which is a sex chromosome abnormality that is caused by the presence of one or more additional X chromosomes in a male?
a. Turner
b. Triple X
c. Klinefelter
d. Trisomy 13
ANS: C
Klinefelter syndrome is characterized by one or more additional X chromosomes. These individuals are tall with male secondary sexual characteristics that may be deficient, and they may be learning disabled. An absence of an X chromosome results in Turner syndrome. Triple X and trisomy 13 are not abnormalities that involve one or more additional X chromosomes in a male (Klinefelter syndrome).
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