How is Down's syndrome different from Klinefelter's syndrome? - Vidyadip

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How is Down's syndrome different from Klinefelter's syndrome?

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S.No	Down's Syndrome	Klinefelter's syndrome
1.	It is due to trisomy of 21 chromosome.	It is due to an extra X-chromosome in a male.
2.	It is an autosomal disorder.	It is a sex chromosomal disorder.
3.	The affected individual can be a male or a female.	The affected individual is a male, with more feminine characters.

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