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The Role of Chromosomes & Hormones (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7182

14 mins3 questions
14 marks

Two mothers are talking about their respective children Ben and Dido. One of the children has Turner’s syndrome and the other has Klinefelter’s syndrome.

Ben’s mum says, ‘He had problems at school, and there were physical differences too.’

Dido’s mum says, ‘She did better at schoolwork in some ways than other children. But physically, there will always be noticeable differences.’

Referring to the comments about Ben and Dido, outline Turner’s syndrome and Klinefelter’s syndrome.

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24 marks

Describe the role of chromosomes in biological sex.

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Explain the role of chromosomes and hormones in biological sex.

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