Question

inquzitive: chapter 8: chromosomes and human genetics: curing the incurable what conclusions can be drawn about this individual? correct answer(s) the individual has down syndrome. the individual has cystic fibrosis. the individual has turner syndrome. the individual is male. the individual is female.

Explanation:

Down - syndrome is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder not identifiable from a karyotype alone. Turner syndrome is when a female has only one X chromosome (XO). The presence of an X and a Y chromosome indicates a male. Since the karyotype shows an X and a Y chromosome, the individual is male. There is no extra chromosome 21 visible for Down - syndrome, and cystic fibrosis cannot be determined from this karyotype.

Answer:

The individual is male.