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If somatic cells of a human male contain single barrbody, the genetic composition of the person would be
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The genotype of a boy having sexual characters of a girl is

A

XYY

B

XXY

C

XO

D

XXXY

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To solve the question regarding the genetic composition of a human male with a single Barr body and the genotype of a boy exhibiting female sexual characteristics, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Barr Bodies**: - Barr bodies are inactivated X chromosomes found in the somatic cells of females. In males, who typically have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), there are no Barr bodies. However, if a male has one Barr body, it indicates the presence of an extra X chromosome. 2. **Determining Genetic Composition**: - Since the question states that a human male has one Barr body, it implies that he has one extra X chromosome. Therefore, the genetic composition of this individual would be XXY. This condition is associated with Klinefelter syndrome. 3. **Identifying the Genotype of the Boy with Female Characteristics**: - A boy exhibiting female sexual characteristics is also indicative of Klinefelter syndrome, where the individual has an additional X chromosome. Thus, the genotype of this boy would also be XXY. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the genetic composition of the person with a single Barr body is XXY, and the genotype of the boy having sexual characteristics of a girl is also XXY. ### Final Answer: - The genetic composition of the person would be **XXY**. - The genotype of a boy having sexual characters of a girl is **XXY**.
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