Which of the Following Is True of Prenatal Factors Influencing

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of prenatal factors influencing the development of a person's sexuality?

• A)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones does not affect the physical development of the fetus.
• B)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones does not affect the sexual orientation of the fetus.
• C)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones can produce male characteristics in female fetuses and vice versa.
• D)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones can affect the sexual development of male but not female fetuses.

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting the nucleus.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

Mitosis

A type of cell division in eukaryotic cells that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Centrioles

Cylinder-shaped structures found in most eukaryotic cells that play a significant role in cell division.