Which of the following describes the pattern of sex chromosomes in this athlete? (Look at picture) The sentence identifying the sex of the athlete is too smudged to read. Based on the athlete's karyotype, determine what the athlete's sex would have been listed as and fill it in on the medical chart.   XO   XXY   XXX   XYY

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Which of the following describes the pattern of sex chromosomes in this athlete? (Look at picture)
The sentence identifying the sex of the athlete is too smudged to read. Based on the athlete's karyotype, determine what the athlete's sex would have been listed as and fill it in on the medical chart.
 
XO
 
XXY
 
XXX
 
XYY
**Klinefelter's Syndrome Karyotype**

This image depicts a karyotype representing Klinefelter's syndrome, a genetic condition that affects males. 

### Description:

- **Chromosome Arrangement:** 
  - The image displays 23 pairs of chromosomes arranged in order. 
  - Chromosome pairs 1 through 22 are the autosomes, and the final set consists of the sex chromosomes.

- **Sex Chromosomes:**
  - The presence of XXY instead of the typical XY configuration indicates an extra X chromosome, characteristic of Klinefelter's syndrome.

Klinefelter's syndrome leads to various developmental differences and health issues due to the additional X chromosome. This condition can result in symptoms such as reduced testosterone production, infertility, and distinctive physical characteristics. Early diagnosis and intervention can help in managing the symptoms effectively.
Transcribed Image Text:**Klinefelter's Syndrome Karyotype** This image depicts a karyotype representing Klinefelter's syndrome, a genetic condition that affects males. ### Description: - **Chromosome Arrangement:** - The image displays 23 pairs of chromosomes arranged in order. - Chromosome pairs 1 through 22 are the autosomes, and the final set consists of the sex chromosomes. - **Sex Chromosomes:** - The presence of XXY instead of the typical XY configuration indicates an extra X chromosome, characteristic of Klinefelter's syndrome. Klinefelter's syndrome leads to various developmental differences and health issues due to the additional X chromosome. This condition can result in symptoms such as reduced testosterone production, infertility, and distinctive physical characteristics. Early diagnosis and intervention can help in managing the symptoms effectively.
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