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inactive X in each cell of a female condensed into a compact object. |
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Chromosomal alteration where an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes. |
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One or more chromosomes are present in extra copies or are deficient in number. |
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X-linked recessive Inheritance |
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Hemophilia A, Color Blindness, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy(weakening of Muscles) |
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(XXY) a male individual possessing abnormally small sex organs and is sterile. May even have some breast enlargement etc. Has a Barr body as well. |
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(XYY) male that has an extra Y chromosome. Tend to be more aggressive and taller than normal males. |
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(X0) Individual is a sterile female that is below the average height for females. |
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Down Syndrome(Trisomy 21) |
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Result of an extra chromosome 21. Mental retardation, bad body alignment, characteristic facial features, etc. |
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3 copies of a particular chromosome instead of the normal 2. |
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