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University of Arizona

Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
If you want an interactive way to practice karyotyping, this is it. There are three patient histories and karyotypes to use in diagnosing human genetic disorders. There is enough information on comparing chromosomes to get you started.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Dynamic site explores Klinefelter's Syndrome. Be sure to check out link to left for recent research articles.
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Handout
University of Arizona

Ua: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief tutorial dealing with Klinefelter's diagnosis. Provides illustration of nondisjunction and Klinefelter's karyotype. Information provided regarding other sex chromosome aneuploidies.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
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Other

Klinefelter Organisation: About Ks

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent review of basic genetics and a description of Klinefelter's Syndrome.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chromosomal Disorders

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some children are born with genetic defects that are not carried by a single gene. Instead, an error in a larger part of the chromosome or even in an entire...
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health is a very informative approach to klinefelter's syndrome. It has a fairly in-depth topic overview, then discusses symptoms, exams, treatment, home care and other places to get help.