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To: Maceman

There are chromosomal aberrations, to be sure. XXY, XYY, XXX (yes, for real), and others. Together they comprise between 0.5 and 1 percent of live births. Most fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities don’t survive gestation.


17 posted on 12/28/2017 2:59:08 PM PST by IronJack (A)
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To: IronJack
The XYY "super males" are found in a higher proportion in prison inmates. The "attached X" defect results in XXY and XXX. Lots of them survive just fine, but have developmental problems. Many XXX are never diagnosed.
38 posted on 12/28/2017 3:55:00 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: IronJack

There is also a very rare possibility of an XY identical twin split that results in one child missing the Y chromosome and having only one X. That girl will have Turner’s syndrome. I also remember reading about a similar situation where a boy will have only a Y chromosome and no X, but I can’t remember what causes it. In either case, the children can develop more or less normally, but usually need hormone supplements to reach full maturity.


66 posted on 12/28/2017 8:45:34 PM PST by mom of young patriots
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