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Biology Principles of Inheritance and Variation Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements are correct about Klinefelter's Syndrome?

A. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down (1866).
B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed.
C. The affected individual is short stature.
D. Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded.

E. Such individuals are sterile.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A and E only
B
C and D only
C
A and B only
D
B and E only

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Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder that also caused due to the presence of an additional copy of X chromosome resulting into a karyotype of 47 , XXY. Such an individual has overall masculine development, however, the feminine development (development of breast, i.e., Gynaecomastia) is also expressed. Such individuals are sterile. Down syndrome was first described by Langdon down (1866). In this disorder affected individual is physically, psychomotorly and mentally retarded.

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