Question

Turner syndrome occurs in females who instead of having two X chromosomes have either only one X chromosome or a fragmented X chromosome. Klinefelter syndrome occurs in males who have multiple X chromosomes. Consider the karyotype.

A karyotype indicates that a male has multiple x chromosomes.

Which individual is shown in the karyotype?
male with Turner syndrome
male with Klinefelter syndrome
female with Turner syndrome
female with Klinefelter syndrome

Answer 1

male with Klinefelter syndrome

Explanation: Klinefelter syndrome occurs in males who have one or more extra X chromosomes (e.g., XXY), whereas Turner syndrome occurs in females with a single or fragmented X.