Question

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 statured.
D. Physical, psychomotor and metal development is retarded. E. Such individuals are sterile.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. C and D only
• B. B and E only
• C. A and E only
• D. A and B only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

B and E only

Answer 2

Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a male is born with an extra X chromosome (XXY instead of the usual XY). The correct statements about Klinefelter's Syndrome are:

B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed.
E. Such individuals are sterile.

The other statements are incorrect:

A. Klinefelter's Syndrome was not first described by Langdon Down. Down syndrome is a separate genetic disorder.
C. Short stature is not a characteristic feature of Klinefelter's Syndrome.
D. Physical, psychomotor, and mental development may be affected to varying degrees, but it's not a universal characteristic.

Therefore, The correct option is (B): B and E only