When the SRY Gene of the Y Chromosome Becomes Active

question 24

Multiple Choice

When the SRY gene of the Y chromosome becomes active (around seven weeks) , the ____.

• A) Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both develop into male reproductive structures
• B) Müllerian ducts develop into male reproductive structures and the Wolffian ducts disappear
• C) Müllerian ducts disappear and the Wolffian ducts develop into male reproductive structures
• D) Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both disappear
• E) Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both develop into female reproductive structures

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