Which of the following statements are correct about Klinefelter’s Syndrome?A. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down (1866).B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed.C. The affected individual is short statured.D. Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded.E. Such individuals are sterile.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- AA and B only
- BC and D only
- CB and E only
- DA and E only
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
A is incorrect: Langdon Down described Down's syndrome.B is correct: 47, XXY individuals have masculine bodies but express feminine traits like gynaecomastia.C is incorrect: They are typically tall.D is incorrect: This is a characteristic of Down's syndrome.E is correct: Such individuals are sterile.Only B and E are correct.