Individuals with XYY (Jacobs)syndrome Are

Question

Individuals with XYY (Jacobs)syndrome are
A) female.
B) usually not prone to antisocial behavior.
C) very likely to commit violent acts.
D) shorter than normal.
E) all very aggressive.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals with XYY syndrome are not more prone to antisocial or violent behavior compared to the general population. There is no evidence to support that they are all aggressive or shorter than normal. They can be male or female, but XYY syndrome only affects males.