Name: John
Status: Other
Age: 40s
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Question:
We are adopting a 2 year old child, but have heard of
him having a "missing X chromosome". Is there such a thing? and if so,
How will it affect the child either now or later in life? The rumor that
went with this is that later in life it will cause severe behavior
problems.He seems normal now except for maybe some dwarf
characteristics,but it's hard to tell because of his age. Thank You
Replies:
As far as I know it is impossible to be missing the X chromosome. There are
many genes on the X that are necessary for life. He could have an extra X or
an extra Y. I think you misunderstood, or someone else did.
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