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Chapter 14, Problem 14SQ
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Introduction: Normally females have two X chromosomes. Males have an X and a Y chromosome. These sex chromosomes determine the sex of an individual. In some cases, a male is born with an additional X chromosome that is XXY. It occurs by chance. This is known as Klinefelter syndrome and causes sterility as males have small testicles.
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Ch. 14 - Constructing a pedigree is particularly useful...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2SQCh. 14 - Prob. 3SQCh. 14 - Prob. 4SQCh. 14 - Prob. 5SQCh. 14 - A trait that is present in a male child but not in...Ch. 14 - Color blindness is a case of ______ inheritance....Ch. 14 - A female child inherits one X chromosome from her...Ch. 14 - Prob. 1DAACh. 14 - Prob. 2DAA
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