A Woman Is Found to Have 47 Chromosomes, Including Three

question 20

Multiple Choice

A woman is found to have 47 chromosomes, including three X chromosomes. Which of the following statements describes her expected phenotype?

• A) a female with masculine characteristics such as facial hair
• B) an apparent male who is sterile
• C) healthy female of slightly above-average height
• D) a sterile female

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Definitions:

Virtual Size

The conceptual or calculated dimension that represents an aspect of an object, often used in manufacturing or engineering to refer to tolerances or ideal dimensions.

Geometric Tolerance

A set of standards that defines the allowable shape, orientation, and positioning variations for features on manufactured parts.

MMC

Maximum Material Condition; a feature size where it contains the maximum amount of material yet still meets the part's tolerance specifications.

LMC

Least Material Condition, a feature of size symbol that denotes the tolerance condition of a part when it contains the least amount of material within specified limits.