Question

What is the genotype of the person suffering from Klinefelter’s syndrome?

• A. 44+ XXX
• B. 42+ XXX
• C. 44+ XXY
• D. 42+ XXY

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 44+ XXY

The genotype of the person suffering from Klinefelter’s syndrome is 44+ XXY. This deviation from a normal person’s genotype is due to the additional copy of the X-chromosome.