1. If someone only has one X chromosome and no Y chromosomes, they _____. TEST II- COMPLETE THE TABLE.

a. are metafemales b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome

c. have Turner’s syndrome d. are metamales _____
2. The chromosomal abnormality that causes a woman to be unusually short in stature, have
a webbed neck, and generally lack feminine secondary sexual characteristics is _____.
a. Triple X syndrome b. XYY syndrome
c. Turner’s syndrome d. William’s syndrome
3. The chromosomal abnormality that causes a man to have asexual to feminine body
contours with large breasts; small penis, testes, and prostate gland; relatively little body hair;
and sterility is __
a. Klinefelter’s syndrome b. Down’s syndrome
c. XYY syndrome d. Jacob’s syndrome
4. If a segment of a chromosome is lost, it is called _____.
a. an inversion b. a deletion c. a translocation d. a duplication
5. Triple X individuals _____.
a. are sterile b. may have menstrual irregularities
c. lack developed breast d. have severe facial acne

Chromosomal aberrations Error in the Characteristic properties

structure or
number of
chromosomes
Has an extra The mouth is usually open, slanting eyes, upper
copy of eyelid appears bulging or swollen, usually a low
chromosome in nose bridge, low – set ears, short broad hands
1.________________
the with abnormal palm prints, mentally retarded,
11._______ pair with heart and respiratory ailments, and a
reduced life expectancy.
Has three to four The affected individual is female, does not have
X chromosomes distinct clinical features but may have menstrual
in the irregularities, secondary amenorrhea, and
2.__________________
12. _______ pair. premature menopause, generally has subnormal
mental abilities.
Has an extra There is deformation of hands and feet, as well as
3.__________________ copy of a face severely deformed by a cleft lip and cleft
chromosome in palate, and live from about a few days to a few
the months.
13. _______ pair.
Deletion of a The affected individual has broad forehead, flat
4.___________________ segment of a nasal bridge, lower eyelid appears bulging or
chromosome in swollen, full lips, wide mouth, very active, and
the with cognitive impairment and developmental
14. _______ pair. delays.
 Has an extra The affected individual is male, tall, with low IQ,
5.___________________ copy of Y with severe facial acne during adolescence,
chromosome and severely mentally retarded.
one X
chromosome in
the
15. _______ pair.
Deletion of a The affected individual has a characteristic high –
6. ___________________ segment of a pitched cry during infancy similar to a kitten in
chromosome in distress, malformed head and face, severely
the mentally retarded, with low IQ, and malformed
16. _______ pair. and improperly functioning brain, heart, eyes,
kidneys, bones, and larynx.
Has an extra The affected individual is male, has a general
copy of X male appearance, the testes are usually small,
chromosome and sperm cells are usually not produced, most are
7.____________________
one Y mentally handicapped, the arms are longer than
chromosome in average, the breasts are slightly developed, the
the voice has a higher pitch than in normal males.
17. _______ pair.

Has only one X The affected individual is female, short, with

8.___________________ chromosomes in webbing of the neck, has a low hairline on the
the back of the neck, has a broad chest, exhibits slight
18. _______ pair. mental deficiency, and the breasts, the external
genital organ, and secondary characteristics do
not develop
Has an extra There is deformation of hands and feet, as well as
9.____________________ copy of a face severely deformed by a cleft lip and cleft
chromosome in palate, and live from about a few days to a few
the months.
19. _______ pair.
Has an extra The jaws are small, clenched fingers, harelips,
10___________________ copy of cleft palates, malformations of the heart, skull,
_ chromosome in face, and feet, severely mentally retarded, and
the die at three to four months of age.
20. _______ pair.

A. TURNER’S SYNDROME I. WILLIAM’S SYNDROME

B. DOWN’S SYNDROME J. 7TH
C. EDWARD’S SYNDROME K. 5TH
D. PATAU’S SYNDROME L. 23RD
E. KLINEFELTER’S SYNDROME M.13TH
F. METAFEMALE N. 18TH
G. METAMALE O. 21ST
H. CRI-DU-CHAT