This is the karyotype of a child with a genetically inherited condition called klinefelter's syndrome. review the chromosomes of the child. predict how the child may have ended up with klinefelter's syndrome.

a. the karyotype shows an extra x chromosome that could have been inherited either parent.

b. the karyotype shows an extra x chromosome that must have been inherited from the mother.

c. the karyotype shows an extra chromosome that is the result of a genetic mutation, called substitution.

d. the condition is caused by mutagens in the child's environment resulting in a change in chromosome number.

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Kira Hughes

15 January, 10:11

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Enzo · Answer 1

The karyotype shows an extra X chromosome that could have been inherited either parent.

Koen Powers · Answer 2

Klinifelter syndrome is a condition symbolized by XXY, in which ine extra X chromosome come from wither parent (either from mother or from father).