Which among the following chromosomal abnormalities causes male to have feminine body contours with bigger breasts; small penis and prostate gland with relatively little body hair and impotency?
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Klinefelter's syndrome
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XYY syndrome
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Richard Speck Syndrome
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Achard syndrome
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Correct answer
Explanation
The feminising effects of Klinefelter syndrome can be diminished if boys are treated regularly with testosterone injections from the age of puberty. As a result of this treatment, most become sufficiently ordinary in appearance to live in society without notice.