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…

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 mental development is retarded.

E. Such individuals are sterile.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A and E only

2. A and B only

3. C and D only

4. B and E only

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Answer: 4. B and E only

Key idea: Klinefelter's syndrome has the karyotype 47, XXY.

A is wrong: Langdon Down described Down syndrome.
B is correct: overall masculine development, but feminine features such as gynaecomastia also appear.
C is wrong: affected individuals are usually tall.
D is wrong: this describes Down syndrome.
E is correct: they are sterile.

B and E only. Option 4.

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