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Chromosomal mutations can have a variety of effects on individuals. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a male has an extra copy of the X chromosome. Males who have this disorder exhibit characteristics such as producing little or no facial hair, having a less muscular body than other males, and sterility. Karyotype of Klinefelter syndrome mc011-1.jpg Which type of chromosomal mutation causes Klinefelter syndrome? nondisjunction translocation deletion insertion

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A.non-disjunction

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The type of chromosomal mutation which causes Klinefelter syndrorme is non-disinjuction error in cell division. Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal change disorder which occur randomly during the formation of reproductive cells of parents. An individual with this disorder have 47 XXY chromosomes instead of 46 XY chromosomes.
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