Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Caused by the presence of two or more X chromosomes in a male
A)Down syndrome
B)Huntington disease
C)Klinefelter syndrome deficiency
D)Multiple neurofibromatosis
E)Parkinson disease
F)Retinitis pigmentosa
G)Severe combined immune deficiency
H)Tay-Sachs disease

Question

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Klinefelter syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males, resulting in a genetic condition that affects male physical and cognitive development.

Answer: D
 Multiple neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the NF1 or NF2 gene, resulting in the development of multiple tumors on the nervous system and other parts of the body.

Answer: H
 Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme hexosaminidase A, resulting in the accumulation of gangliosides in the brain and nerve cells, leading to death usually by the age of 4.

The remaining conditions do not fit the given description. Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, Huntington disease is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene, Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that affects the retina, and Severe combined immune deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition