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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationGenetic DisordersEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Gynaecomastia is a characteristic of

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C
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Klinefelter’s syndrome: This genetic disorder is caused by the presence of an additional copy of X-chromosome resulting in a karyotype of 47, XXY. Such an individual has overall masculine development; however, the feminine development (development
of the breast, i.e., Gynaecomastia) is also observed. Such individuals are sterile.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Genetic Disorders
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