Klinefelter Syndrome: Understanding The Xxy Chromosome
The genotype XXY, also known as Klinefelter’s syndrome, is a chromosomal disorder that occurs when a male inherits an extra X chromosome. This results in a karyotype of 47,XXY, which is distinct from the typical male karyotype of 46,XY and the typical female karyotype of 46,XX. It affects 1 in every 1,000 males, making it … Read more