What causes the disorder?
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when a boy is born with more than one X chromosome. Klinefelter's syndrome is often caused when there is another X chromosome and can most often occur when the genetic material in the either the egg or sperm splits. The egg or sperm splits unevenly which is what causes Klinefelter's syndrome. Klinefelter’s syndrome is a genetic disorder.
Is it Autosomal or Sex-linked?
Klinefelter's syndrome is sex-linked. An extra X chromosome is what causes klinefelter’s syndrome and makes it sex-linked.
Chromosomal or Single Gene Mutation?
Klinefelter’s syndrome is chromosomal mutation because there is an extra X chromosome.
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when a boy is born with more than one X chromosome. Klinefelter's syndrome is often caused when there is another X chromosome and can most often occur when the genetic material in the either the egg or sperm splits. The egg or sperm splits unevenly which is what causes Klinefelter's syndrome. Klinefelter’s syndrome is a genetic disorder.
Is it Autosomal or Sex-linked?
Klinefelter's syndrome is sex-linked. An extra X chromosome is what causes klinefelter’s syndrome and makes it sex-linked.
Chromosomal or Single Gene Mutation?
Klinefelter’s syndrome is chromosomal mutation because there is an extra X chromosome.
For Chromosomal mutations include a karyotype to show this highlighting the abnormality.
Are there prenatal tests for this disorder?
There are possible prenatal test for those who are affected by Klinefelter's syndrome, however it is difficult to see as it is not a visual disease, it is seen in the chromosomes. It can be determined by chorionic villus sampling (CVS). This procedure is done in the first trimester by a sample of the fluid which surrounds the fetus is taken and examined for chromosomal abnormalities.
Are there prenatal tests for this disorder?
There are possible prenatal test for those who are affected by Klinefelter's syndrome, however it is difficult to see as it is not a visual disease, it is seen in the chromosomes. It can be determined by chorionic villus sampling (CVS). This procedure is done in the first trimester by a sample of the fluid which surrounds the fetus is taken and examined for chromosomal abnormalities.