MUTATION

• The mutation is random

CHROMOSOMES INVOLVED

• The male is borm with a extra X chromosome

EFFECTS

• Infertility
• Tall stature
• Breast development
• Small testes
• Speech impediments

TREATMENTS

• Testosterone shots
• Speach therapy
• Physical therapy

TYPES OF TESTS

• Hormone testing
• Chromosomal analysis
• Urine and blood tests

LIFE EXPECTANCY

• Males can still live their lives and not have it affect their life expectancy

INHERITANCE PATTERN

• Their is no patter to this mutation
• It occurs in 1 in 500-1000 boys

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WORK CITED

• http://www.patient.co.uk/health/klinefelters-syndrome
• http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/945649-treatment
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/klinefelter-syndrome