Human Genetics Problem Set
Problem 11: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's syndrome
Correct!
Klinefelter's syndrome (XXY) is an example of
chromosomal aneuploidy that can be readily diagnosed by:
A.
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Behavioral analysis
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B.
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Somatic cell genetics
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C.
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Karyotyping
A karyotype is used to display the number, types and appearance of chromosomes. An extra X chromosome in a Klinefelter's individual could be readily diagnosed by karyotyping.
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D.
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Biochemical analysis
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E.
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Pedigree analysis
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