Distinguish between: Down's syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome.
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| Down's Syndrome | Klinefelter's Syndrome |
|---|---|
| $1$. It is an autosomal chromosomal disorder. | $1$. It is a sex chromosomal disorder. |
| $2$. It is caused by the presence of an additional copy of chromosome number $21$. | $2$. It is caused by the presence of an additional copy of $X$-chromosome. |
| $3$. The karyotype is $47, XX, +21$ or $47, XY, +21$. | $3$. The karyotype is $47, XXY$. |
| $4$. It can occur in both males and females. | $4$. It occurs only in males. |
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