Question

Can a girl have Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Answer 1

Klinefelter's syndrome:

1. Klinefelter’s syndrome occurs due to a random mutation that produces an extra X chromosome in males.
2. No, girls can't have this syndrome.
3. Only males can have this syndrome.
4. These males carry an extra X chromosome with XY so the karyotype will be XXY.
5. The manifestations are lower testosterone production which causes reduced muscle mass, reduced facial and chest hair, retarded testicular growth, and enlarged breast tissues.