Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The SRY gene is absent in females.
• B) The SRY gene apparently is the gene that controls the development of male sexuality.
• C) The development of maleness is by default because males lack two X chromosomes.
• D) Genes on an X chromosome are called X-linked.
• E) There is no difference in external genitalia of males or females until four weeks after conception when the genes determining sex begin to be expressed.

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