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Which of these 23rd chromosome

combinations is likeliest to result in a
person with male and female traits?
ΧΟ
XXX
XXY
XY

User Kthevar
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Final answer:

The 23rd chromosome combination most likely to result in a person with both male and female traits is XXY, characteristic of Klinefelter syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 23rd chromosome combination that is likeliest to result in a person with male and female traits is XXY, which corresponds to one type of Klinefelter syndrome. Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome are genetically male, with the presence of a Y chromosome, but they exhibit some physical traits often associated with females due to the additional X chromosome, such as small testes, enlarged breasts, and reduced body hair. The extra X chromosome in these individuals undergoes inactivation, known as Barr body formation, to compensate for the excess genetic dosage.

User Gusdor
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Sorry if I’m wrong but I think it’s XO since o is not a sex chromosome
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