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Due to nondisjunction of chromosomes during spermatogenesis , sperms carry both sex chromosomes ( 22A +XY ) and some sperms do not carry any sex chromosomes ( 22A+ X ) , what types of genetic disorder appear among the offsprings ?

A

Klinefelter's syndrome syndrome and Turner's syndrome

B

Down's syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome

C

Down's syndrome and Turner's syndrome

D

Down's syndrome and Cri - du - chat syndrome

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