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Klinefelter's Syndrome
Specific Gene Mutation
The syndrome happens when an extra X chromosome is given by the parents
Usually you get one X and one Y chromosome from your parents, but this results in XXY (47 in total)
Physical Characteristics
Infertility and breast development,
small testes that produce few, if any, sperm
Interesting Fact
This syndrome is found in
one out of every five hundred children born
Possible Treatment
Therapy should enhance male physical development.
Testosterone can be regulated to replenish the insufficient amount produced by the boy’s own testes.
Photo of Klinefelter's Syndrome
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Down's Syndrome
Turner's Syndrome
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Sickle Cell Anemia
Tay-Sachs
Huntington's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Albinism
Sources